Who Are the Big Names to Highlight UFC 200?

This summer, Las Vegas displays another epic event convening the biggest names in the MMA arena. You heard it right. UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has replaced the McGregor-Diaz drama and assigned a new headliner for UFC 200. It’s going to be Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 2!

Cormier-Jones Official Rematch

Jon Jones was originally scheduled to fight Cormier at UFC 197 yet the 205-pound champion announced his withdrawal due to injury. Instead, he was replaced by Ovince Saint Preux for an interim title. As first reported in the telecast of Good Morning America, Jones and Cormier will battle in a lightweight unification title on July 9 at the newly opened T-Mobile Arena. Jones defeated Cormier via unanimous decision in their previous fight however the bad blood between the two extends in their upcoming rematch.

During the UFC 178 press conference, it was remembered and documented that two fighters were engaged in a brawl. It resulted into an injury for Jon Jones who pulled out of the fight and re-scheduled at UFC 182 in the early 2015. In total, Jones had 8 title defenses. Due to his absence, Cormier won against Anthony Johnson at UFC 187.

Brock Lesnar’s Shocking Return

After he called quits in 2011, it was highly unexpected that Brock Lester is going to return to the octagon for at least one more fight. During his appearance on ESPN Sports Center, Brock announced he will be fighting Mark Hunt for UFC 200 after which he will make a return on WWE Summer Slam this coming August 21.

As many fans knew, Lesnar was suffering from diverticulitis which made him struggled from two previous fights against Cain Velasquez and Alistair Overeem. However, the former heavyweight champion never left his desires to fight again. In an interview with his friend Paul Heyman, Brock shares his thoughts about his comeback. “I wasn’t at top of my game so I feel like I was cheated out of my career in UFC. I never lost to a foe. I never lost to my opponent. I lost to diverticulitis,” he said.

Speaking of the money involved, Lesnar refuses to talk about it and was in his typical cadid self. “I cannot disclose. There’s a lot of zeroes behind it”, Lesnar said.

Jose Aldo vs Frankie Edgar 2

Aldo-McGregor rematch is far from taking place. Instead, the former featherweight champion will fight against the former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar for UFC 200 main card. The two have already fought back at UFC 156 in February 2013 and both scared in their faces with an almost close decision. Aldo defeated Edgar via unanimous.

Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes

After the thrilling victory over Holly Holm, Miesha Tate will have her first title defense against Amanda Nunes in UFC 200 batamweight bout. Tate almost lost her last fight as she was behind the scorecards (38-37) against Holm when he executed a rear-naked chose in the 5th round. The last two fights were unfortunate for “Cupcake” including her second loss to Ronda Rousey (0-2) but since he won in 5 straight fights, she’s on his way of becoming the champion.

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