Daniel Cormier is the new UFC light-heavyweight champion, but is he truly the No. 1 fighter in the division? In the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA rankings, Cormier ranks No. 2 in the division, one spot behind Jon Jones, who was recently stripped of the belt after his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run accident. While Jones is on the sidelines without a belt and suspended indefinitely, the ranking criteria says he’s still eligible to be ranked. And with his win over Cormier earlier this year, “Bones” maintains the No.
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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie rankings, May 26: Cormier is champ, but is he No. 1? – MMA Junkie