Daniel Cormier picks Jones over Gustafsson, says it ‘sucks’ to get stripped

How long did it take the UFC to strip Conor of the 145 title
 
i would have more sympathy for him if he wasnt avoiding actual top level fighters like Gus and Stipe in favor of Lewis and Bork.........
 
DC wanted to write a fairy tale ending to his career featuring both maximum glory and maximum money, but you can't have your cake (and chicken) and eat it too. An injury slower to heal than he budgeted time for has already forced a compromise and will strip him of one belt. And he better hope he didn't miscalculate in taking the 'too good to pass up' deal for UFC 230, and lose the other belt as well. The MMA Gods love nothing better than to upset the clever schemes of man.
 
DC wanted to write a fairy tale ending to his career featuring both maximum glory and maximum money, but you can't have your cake (and chicken) and eat it too. An injury slower to heal than he budgeted time for has already forced a compromise and will strip him of one belt. And he better hope he didn't miscalculate in taking the 'too good to pass up' deal for UFC 230, and lose the other belt as well. The MMA Gods love nothing better than to upset the clever schemes of man.
He still can retire beating Brock with several title defenses both at HW and LHW, that's still pretty good
 
DC has a point regarding Gus struggling with big moments. However, I'm hopeful that having 2 kids will help Gus pull off the w this time. Gus stated yesterday that the main reason he looked so good against Glover was bc he feels no pressure whatsoever in the cage after becoming a father.
 
Seriously. Having VERY close fights against two LHW goats is hardly struggling. And getting caught by rumble in the first round can happen to everyone.

Fair play! I'd agree with you there.
 
Honestly I think Jones smokes Gus in the rematch. It won’t be close. Gus seems desperate due to all his bitching all these years. Jones is going to come back to prove a point. Not even that big of a Jones fan, but he is a different level than non active Gus.
 
As soon as Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson have the cage door slammed behind them at UFC 232 on Dec. 29, 2018, Daniel Cormier will no longer be the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) “champ-champ,” as the promotion will strip “DC” of his light heavyweight title and reward it to the victor.

It’s a move that doesn’t sit too well with “DC,” but he understands the promotion must move on and allow someone else to take over the throne since he is currently holding on to the heavyweight title, as well



After knocking Stipe Miocic out earlier this year, “DC” had every intention to defend both belts before he retired. But since a bum hand forced him to the sidelines, the window of opportunity closed.

Still, he will technically be the first fighter to go into a fight as an official “champ-champ” when he defends his 265-pound belt against Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov. 3, 2018. As for the upcoming rematch between Jones and Gustafsson, “DC” says its an easy fight to pick.



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As soon as Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson have the cage door slammed behind them at UFC 232 on Dec. 29, 2018, Daniel Cormier will no longer be the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) “champ-champ,” as the promotion will strip “DC” of his light heavyweight title and reward it to the victor.

It’s a move that doesn’t sit too well with “DC,” but he understands the promotion must move on and allow someone else to take over the throne since he is currently holding on to the heavyweight title, as well



After knocking Stipe Miocic out earlier this year, “DC” had every intention to defend both belts before he retired. But since a bum hand forced him to the sidelines, the window of opportunity closed.

Still, he will technically be the first fighter to go into a fight as an official “champ-champ” when he defends his 265-pound belt against Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Nov. 3, 2018. As for the upcoming rematch between Jones and Gustafsson, “DC” says its an easy fight to pick.



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This is going to be a good one. Don't particularly care who wins as long as they make it to the fight with no failed drug tests or difficulties.
 
They shouldn't strip him. Make the Jones gus fight for an interim.

That's how it should go, plus its fits the UFC Model. More belts fo the PPV to Unite or Strip as needed.

Fuck...this shit ain't hard...
 
I wish the UFC didn't feel the need to have a title shot every other event. Let Jones vs Gus 2 be the title shot eliminator, DC fight BB and then defend against the winner at lhw.
 
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