Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson turned in a “Fight of the Year” contender in UFC 192’s main event, and in the end the light heavyweight champion retained his belt by split decision . Cormier (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) and Gustafsson (16-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) traded blows for five thrilling rounds in what turned out to be a highly competitive affair at Houston’s Toyota Center. The victory moved Cormier one step closer to a rematch with ex-UFC champ Jon Jones, who could return to the octagon in the near future to face his rival a second time. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Cormier’s title defense against Gustafsson at UFC 192. * * * * RT b/c it's time for a UFC LHW title bout! #UFC192 : @DC_MMA vs @AlexTheMauler pic.twitter.com/byGJuNMEAX — #UFC192 (@ufc) October 4, 2015 Alexander Gustafsson is walking to a training montage from “Rocky.” — Matt Erickson (@MMAjunkieMatt) October 4, 2015 Daniel Cormier is out to “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J, into “Right Above It” by Lil' Wayne. — Matt Erickson (@MMAjunkieMatt) October 4, 2015 #UFC World Light Heavyweight Title Closing Odds: @DC_MMA (-250) vs.
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Twitter reacts to Daniel Cormier’s title defense vs. Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 192 – MMA Junkie