MMA Weekly – UFC 200: Jones vs. Gustafsson, Brock Lesnar vs. Hunt, and More!
Introduction
The month of July is finally here, and with it comes some of the most anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) fights of the year. UFC 200 saw Daniel Cormier face Jon Jones in a rematch for the light heavyweight championship, while Brock Lesnar faced Mark Hunt in a heavyweight bout. Elsewhere on the card, Demetrious Johnson defended his flyweight title against Chris Cariaso, and Thiago Santos faced Alistair Overeem. To help you make sense of all the action, MMA Weekly has compiled a list of the top 10 fights from UFC 200. So whether you’re looking to catch up on what happened or just want to stay ahead of the curve, read on!
Jones vs. Gustafsson
The UFC returns this weekend with a stacked card that includes two title fights. Jones takes on Gustafsson for the light heavyweight championship, while Brock Lesnar defends his title against Hunt. In the main event, lightweight champion Conor McGregor faces Nate Diaz.
Check out all the details below:
Main Card (PPV)
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz
Jones vs. Gustafsson
Brock Lesnar vs. Hunt
Preliminary Card (FX)
Demetrious Johnson vs. Ray Borg
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Brock Lesnar vs. Hunt
Brock Lesnar and Hunt will meet in the main event of UFC 200 on July 9. The bout is expected to be a barn burner, with both fighters possessing world class skills in their respective disciplines.
Lesnar has been one of the most dominant athletes in mixed martial arts history. He has won 29 fights by knockout, including 21 consecutively heading into his fight against Hunt. Hunt is a former K-1 World Champion who has competed in the UFC since 2011.
There is no doubt that this bout will provide nightmarish viewing for fans. However, with Lesnar’s history of dominance, it is unlikely that he will be stopped in this bout. If he does win, it will cement his place as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.
Nunes vs. Shevchenko
This weekend’s UFC events feature several bouts that will be closely watched by fans, including Jones vs. Gustafsson, Brock Lesnar vs. Hunt, and more!
In the Light Heavyweight division, Jon Jones defends his title against Alexander Gustafsson. This bout is sure to be a barnburner and will surely be one of the highlights of the weekend. In the co-main event, Brock Lesnar takes on Hunt in what is expected to be an explosive match-up. Finally, in the main event of the evening Demetrious Johnson defends his UFC Flyweight Championship against John Dodson. This bout is sure to be another exciting matchup and should provide some great entertainment for fight fans this weekend.
McGregor vs. Diaz
The UFC continues to amaze with their events. On Saturday night, Jones faced off against Gustafsson in a heavyweight title bout and Brock Lesnar squared off with Hunt in an epic battle for the light heavyweight title. Additionally, on Sunday night Benson Henderson took on Michael Bisping in a rematch of their UFC 100 fight and Demetrious Johnson defended his Flyweight Championship against John Dodson.
Jones vs. Gustafsson was the main event and it was absolutely amazing to watch. These two guys fought toe-to-toe for most of the bout and it was truly a spectacular display of martial arts. In the end, Gustafsson was able to take Jones down and control him for much of the round but Jones proved to be a resilient fighter and eventually got back to his feet. From there, he went on a tear, unleashing furious combinations on Gustafsson’s head. The Swede managed to stay standing through all of it but eventually succumbed to Jones’ onslaught in the final round, earning himself a unanimous decision victory.
Brock Lesnar vs. Hunt was another excellent matchup that fans couldn’t missed. Lesnar is considered by many as one of the greatest fighters ever so it was sure to be an exciting contest. And indeed, it was! From the very beginning, it looked as if Hunt had no chance against Lesnar – he just kept throwing wild punches that always seemed destined for disaster. However, Hunt refused to give up and kept
UFC 200: Jones vs. Gustafsson
UFC 200 will feature two title fights when Jones faces Gustafsson and Brock Lesnar battles Hunt. The card will also see a battle between top contenders in Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg, as well as a heavyweight bout between Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez. Other bouts on the card include a featherweight fight between Frankie Edgar and Jeremy Stephens, and a welterweight fight between Robbie Lawler and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. UFC 200 is set to take place on July 9th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Brock Lesnar vs. Hunt
With the Jones vs. Gustafsson UFC light heavyweight title fight heading to its conclusion, MMA fans are starting to wonder who will be next in line for a promotion-defining bout. Lesnar is the clear front runner after returning from a four-year hiatus and winning the UFC Heavyweight Championship, but Hunt has also been in incredible form of late. In fact, many believe that he could be a better option to face Lesnar than Jones as he already holds UFC gold and is considered one of the best fighters in the division.
Now it’s up to Dana White and the UFC brass to decide who they want to put in the octagon next. With both men having such high profiles, whichever fighter White chooses could go on to become one of history’s biggest stars. Who do you think will headline next year’s UFC blockbuster? Let us know in the comments below!
Thompson vs. Bravo
The biggest UFC card of the year is quickly approaching, as UFC 196 takes place on February 4th in Las Vegas. The event features a three-division champion inJon Jones defending his light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier, a rematch between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at heavyweight, and two title defenses in the flyweight division with Demetrious Johnson against John Dodson and Henry Cejudo against Jussier Formiga.
In the co-main event, Georges St-Pierre defends his welterweight title against Michael Bisping. The rest of the card is headlined by Donald Cerrone vs. Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight championship and Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor for the newly created featherweight championship.
With so many exciting matchups to watch, here are four breakdowns of each bout:
Jones vs. Cormier (Light Heavyweight Title)
This rematch is arguably one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year. As Jones looks to defend his belt for a fourth time after previously winning it in 2013 and 2015. Cormier has looked great throughout his career since he debuted in 2009. And is widely considered to be one of the best fighters in MMA history. However, Jones has never been beaten seriously inside the Octagon and is considered arguably one of MMA’s greatest champions ever. This fight could go either way but should be an incredibly close fight that will leave fans on edge
Conclusion
It was an action-packed month at the UFC, with Jones and Gustafsson going head-to-head for the light heavyweight title. Lesnar defending his heavyweight championship against Hunt, and more. Tune in to MMA Weekly this week to hear from our reporters on all of the latest happenings from UFC 200.
