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Daniel Cormier the champ!

UFC News Update: Alexander Gustafsson, Not Ryan Bader, to Get LHW Title Shot

UFC president Dana White went on air Wednesday to announce Alexander "The Lion" Gustafsson will get the first crack at newly crowned Light Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier later this year. White confirmed the announcement on Fox Sports 1's "UFC Tonight" amid speculation that another Cormier rival, Ryan Bader, will be the one to be granted a title shot.

Jon Jones

Who is Jon Jones' Next Great Challenge?

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has defended his belt for the eighth consecutive time. Now, he awaits for the winner of the Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony "Rumble" Johnson fight for his next great challenge.

The beginning of the brawl between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier

Nevada Athletic Commission Penalizes Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier for Media Day Brawl

Following the hearing by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and contender Daniel Cormier will be fined for their brawl during a media press conference last August 4.

Jones-Cormier

Jones Injures Knee in Training; Highly-Anticipated Fight vs. Cormier Pushed to January

The light-heavyweight title bout between titleholder Jon Jones and number one contender Daniel Cormier has been put on hold after the defending champion suffered a leg injury while in training on Monday.

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones attempts to land a punch against challenger Daniel Cormier at a recent media fan event

UFC Should Consider Having 'No Contact' Policy before Fights, Says Commentator

Perhaps it was high time for the UFC to adopt a "No Contact" policy before fights to prevent brawls-such as what erupted the other week between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier-from happening, fight commentator Joe Rogan said.

Jon Jones shouting after Monday's brawl (left), Daniel Cormier apologizing after the incident

Nevada Athletic Commission Still Investigating Jones-Cormier Brawl

The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) is still investigating the brawl between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier on Monday, declining to speculate whether the regulator would slap sanctions on both fighters for the way they conducted themselves at a media availability.

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