Jones (photo) makes an obscene gesture towards Cormier on the side bench of the Octagon. Photo: Reproduction
After the fight against Ovince St Preux, which he won in a unanimous decision from the judges this Saturday (23) and earned him the interim light heavyweight belt, Jon Jones You can now turn your attention to your great rival and next opponent: Daniel Cormier. And Jones didn't wait long to reignite the feud with DC and tried to provoke disaffection as soon as he left the Octagon.
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While descending from cage where he had just beaten St. Preux, Jones looked to the side, where Cormier was commentating the fight for the North American UFC broadcast alongside Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg, and made the universal obscene 'middle finger' gesture – which requires no further explanation as to its meaning.
The expectation is that Daniel Cormier x Jon Jones 2 is the main fight of UFC 200, on July 9, in Las Vegas (USA). President Dana White did not confirm the duel would take place at the press conference held after UFC 197, but said that this is the fight that the organization intends to promote.
The duel, however, still depends on a series of factors to get off the ground. Jon Jones He will soon receive a medical suspension and, depending on the deadline stipulated by the Nevada Athletic Commission, he may be unable to participate in the historic card in July. Cormier will be evaluated by a doctor next Monday (25) and will find out whether or not he will be able to fight.
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