While Jon Jones tries to work out a new deal with his current employer, the UFC light heavyweight champion is apparently getting pressure from all angles. It’s not just UFC President Dana White pushing MMA’s pound-for-pound kingpin to accept a deal. Upcoming opponent Alexander Gustafsson recently talked to MMAjunkie and pressed the champ to get a new contract finalized and sign a bout agreement for their rematch. Now, fellow contender Daniel Cormier has joined the mix. Cormier recently told sportsworldnews.com ‘s Franklin McNeil that he’d be willing to step in and fight Gustafsson – if it’s for an interim belt – should Jones get held up in contract negotiations
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Daniel Cormier willing to fight Alexander Gustafsson – for interim UFC belt – MMA Junkie