Saturday night, the first superfight of the summer took place as Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier met for the second time inside the octagon.
The fight lived up to the hype and Jon Jones came out victorious in epic fashion.
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Cormier looked good through the first two rounds, but a devastating head kick led to the finish that made the internet erupt.
#AndNew Light Heavyweight Champion of the world | @JonnyBones #UFC214 #JonBonesJones | B2YB @7Eleven pic.twitter.com/E3i8nOPslb
β #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
That was an awesome fight #ufc214 hope these fellas find some common ground, doubtful lol
β Brian Stann (@BrianStann) July 30, 2017
Very good fight. That kick was a game changer! #UF214
β Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 30, 2017
BONES!!!!
β Dash (@DashWilderWWE) July 30, 2017
β B.G. (@BrittanGolden) July 30, 2017
Jon Jones is the first man to ever stop DC!!! #ufc214
β The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 30, 2017
He's done it .... AGAIN.
β #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
The LHW division is ruled yet again by @JonnyBones #UFC214 #JonBonesJones pic.twitter.com/tDVyFhmjzb
#BonesJones >>>> McGregor #McGregorwho
β Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) July 30, 2017
The goat @JonnyBones can't be denied! Sad to see @dc_mma he was a great champion and role model #ufc214
β jason demers (@jasondemers5) July 30, 2017
Bones Jones #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/fJUmVZ3sCf
β Anthony Stewart (@StuMunrue) July 30, 2017
Let's GOOOOOOOO!!!!!
β Tyvon Branch (@tyvonbranch) July 30, 2017
β οΈ Jones. #UFC214
β Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) July 30, 2017
Jonnnnnnnnny bonesssss Jones #baddestmanontheplanet
β Chip Stenson (@Michaelgettys3) July 30, 2017
Omg!!!!!!!! That kick tho!!!!
β Blake Snell (@snellzilla11) July 30, 2017
Cormier is a sucker . Fair , in the ring, knocked you out . Now you won't even come to the center at the end? Goh
β Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) July 30, 2017
Respect to a real one! βπΎπ― @JonnyBones
β Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) July 30, 2017
Much respect to MMA guys. I'm not in the getting kicked in the face business
β Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) July 30, 2017
He's back!!!! @JonnyBones
β Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) July 30, 2017
Jon Jones is the greatest fighter of all time. I'm sorry, there is no debate. He's the GOAT. #UFC214
β Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 30, 2017
Jon Jones is back on top. pic.twitter.com/c6YLi7iByq
β Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 30, 2017
Jon Jones did everything perfect post fight.
β Flyin' Brian J β’ (@FlyinBrianJ) July 30, 2017
Humble
Respectful
Cut a promo
Man those post fight interviews by Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier encompassed everything I love about this sport. Raw human emotions folks.
β Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) July 30, 2017
Man those post fight interviews by Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier encompassed everything I love about this sport. Raw human emotions folks.
β Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) July 30, 2017
Jon Jones mic drops after calling out...Brock Lesnar. What a wild night.
β Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) July 30, 2017
JON JONES IS AN ANIMAL. What a finish to an amazing card #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/IVxbL6qYrJ
β Adam Joseph (@AdamJosephSport) July 30, 2017
Just as classy, Jon Jones thanks Cormier for being such a great rival and champion and motivator for Bpnes.
β Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 30, 2017
This is Jon Jones' 1st finish since 2013 against Chael Sonnen.
β ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 30, 2017
He is the 8th fighter in UFC history with multiple title reigns. #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/g8WV7607Cb
Jon Jones just reminded the world that he is the #1 pound for pound best fighter in the world.
β MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) July 30, 2017
Not only that, but he's the greatest ever.
Jon Jonesβs last 14 UFC fights:
β bet365 (@bet365) July 30, 2017
WWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Unbeatable. pic.twitter.com/wlPBcbznJ5
Thank you Jon Jones...Cormier needed that L
β Gin Morrison (@MeechIsDEAD) July 30, 2017
I swear Jon Jones kicked Daniel Cormier in the head and I saw all his rings scatter like Sonic the Hedgehog
β Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) July 30, 2017
Jon Jones defeats Daniel Cormier to win UFC Light Heavyweight crown.
β ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 30, 2017
1st time Cormier has been finished. #UFC214
Jones: 14th straight win