UFC not only stripped Jon Jones of his 205-pound championship on Tuesday evening, they’ve already booked the fight that will determine the next champion of the division.
According to multiple sources, UFC will have Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson take place as the new main event for UFC 187 to determine the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Cormier-Johnson now headlines UFC 187, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UPDATE: UFC has released their official statement regarding stripping Jon Jones of his Light Heavyweight title and deciding their plans for the new UFC 187 main event, which will crown the new champion of the division. Read it by clicking here.
