Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson rematch booked for September 27th

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In an exclusive interview with UFC President Dana White and UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, it was announced that the rematch between Jones and number one contender Alexander Gustafsson has been set for September 27th.

After returning from a trip to South America, Jones finally had a chance to sit down with White and UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta today to talk about his next fight.

"There was never an issue with a contract. I was traveling and finally got to Vegas and got to talk with Dana and Lorezno. We talked and September 27th, I'll be fighting Gustafsson," Jones explained.

"I think Cormier is the tougher fighter, but the fans want to see me fight Gustafsson. There was never an issue with taking the Gustafsson fight," Jones said. "The issue was that my brother is getting married in July and I would have preferred a later date. I didn't want to go this early and I would have preferred to go later in October or November. It is what it is. We have a date now, Sept 27th. This was a personal decision for me. I will be at my brother's wedding and have a proper training camp."

"Obviously Jon is right, this if the fight the fans want to see. The great thing about this is, we get Jones vs Gustafsson, and if Jones beats Gustafsson, we get Jones vs Cormier. Two great fights in the light heavyweight division with three of the baddest guys in the world: the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world and champion Jon Jones, and the number one and two contenders," UFC President Dana White commented.

[ChingChong]

"Want z'n broer gaat trouwen".. Tuurlijk. Money, money is the motivation.

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Ben benieuwd...

[Rougemonkey]

Grappig om te merken dat Dana toch echt bepaalt wat Jones moet doen. Jones' z'n ego is gekrenkt door Gustafson en dit wil hij liever niet weer voelen. Maar hij gaat 't sowieso weer voelen. Het lijkt mij interessant om te zien hoe Jones zich gaat gedragen als hij verliest. En ik gun Gustafson de win.

[Klassikl]

Ik zou Jones alleen al willen zien verliezen om te zien wat voor trieste verhalen we te horen krijgen en de youtube filmpjes plus ditto photoshops die er komen gaan hehe

[Overhand Right]

Jon Jones finisht hem deze keer.

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With the Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson rematch finally scheduled for Sept. 27 at UFC 178 in Toronto, Jones favored opponent, Daniel Cormier, will have some time on his hands.
He is going to use it to rehab a knee he injured while training for Dan Henderson, and to have a brownie.
dc_mma
Just got word Jones is fighting Gustafson again in September. So I will enjoy this brownie, spend some time with my family and get my knee fixed. It'll all work out. We will be the champion. Maybe take my two beautiful babies to Disneyland or something. Thanks for all the support guys. I love you all. #dcchamp2015 #kingofthegrind

Cormier also made it clear who he wants to fight for the title.
@jerr209
@dc_mma @JonnyBones u really want bones to win??
Daniel Cormier @dc_mma
Yes I do. Hes the champion long reigning means more to fight him for title. DC
Although things can change unexpectedly in mixed martial arts, Cormier is as close to you get as a lock for the winner of Jones vs. Gus II.

[K-1sunstarr]

Ik denk niet dat Jon Jones voorlopig in zijn prime gaat verliezen.
Dit keer pakt hij Alexander, let maar op mijn woorden.

[BIG Lebowski]

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