October 31, 2016

Jon Jones picks light-heavyweight rival Daniel Cormier to beat Anthony Johnson again at UFC 206 in Toronto

Banned UFC title challenger Jon Jones picks winner from Cormier vs Johnson 2
Anthony Johnson places the belt on Daniel Cormier after their last fight (Picture: Getty)

Jon Jones has backed his light-heavyweight rival Daniel Cormier to come out victorious in his rematch with Anthony Johnson at UFC 206 in Toronto.

The reigning champion takes on Johnson for a second time in front of a Canadian crowd on December 10 hoping to continue his term as light-heavyweight king and make it 2-0 from as many fights against Johnson.

Jones remains the only fighter to beat Cormier in his MMA career and was meant to fight the champion at UFC 200 before his doping violation ended the possibility of a second clash.

Cormier and the light-heavyweight division are yet to find out whether Jones will return to the octagon anytime soon and avoid a potential two-year ban, but the American has picked his arch nemesis as the winner on December 10.

If I had to bet I would go with DC, his overall game is more complete https://t.co/PhyhxkzK5c

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03: UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (L) celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Jones and Cormier are arch rivals (Picture: Getty)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 23: (R-L) Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson hug during the UFC 187 post-fight press conference inside the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Johnson and Cormier enjoy a much more warm relationship (Picture: Getty)

Jones has been hinting that he will find out his fate from the US Anti-Doping Agency this week and that he expects to be cleared from any wrong doing.

The 29-year-old has not fought since April of this year and like Cormier has just one blemish on his MMA record, a 2009 defeat to Matt Hamill after he used an illegal move.

Just landed in LA, staying in Santa Monica tonight. Big meeting tomorrow

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 31, 2016

Yes, the best is yet to come https://t.co/NGwC04fNUn

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 31, 2016

Despite the potential drugs ban looming over his head, Jones is still regarded as one of the best UFC fighters to ever compete in the octagon and holds the record as the youngest ever champion in the company’s history.

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