During the UFC Fight Night event tonight, it was confirmed that UFC Lightweight Champion Daniel Cormier would defend his Championship against the returning Jon “Bones” Jones at UFC 197 on April 23rd, live on Pay-Per-View. This will be the second meeting between Cormier and Jones, as then-Champion Jones defeated Cormier by unanimous decision at UFC 182
The co-main event will see Flyweight Champion Demetrius “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defending his title against Henry Cejudo.
