Jon Jones stops Cormier in 3rd, regains UFC title belt
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jon Jones reclaimed his UFC light heavyweight title Saturday night (Sunday in Manila), stopping Daniel Cormier in the third round with a vicious head kick and a finish on the ground at UFC 214.
Jones (23-1) completed his rocky journey back to the top after a yearlong suspension with his 14th consecutive victory. He fended off a stiff challenge from Cormier (19-2), who held the belt for most of the past two years while Jones dealt with self-inflicted setbacks outside the cage.
Headkick, Leg Kick, Knee, Pounding.
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Jon Jones defeats Daniel Cormier by KO. #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/UUwgRmsyMB
After 2 1/2 rounds of even, high-level striking, Jones landed a head kick that caught Cormier leaning in. The champion staggered backward and then around the cage with Jones in pursuit, and Jones finished the fight on the ground with a series of merciless strikes.
"I made it back, baby." — @JonnyBones reclaimed his @UFC light heavyweight title in style at #UFC214. https://t.co/iiGNvnuSwz
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