The most coveted rematch in recent history seems to have reached a tentative agreement. According to ESPN.com, Jon Jones will be defending his title against Alexander Gustafsson. UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta told them that the rematch would headline UFC 177 on August 30th. The fight would take place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Gustafsson vs Jones rematch targeted for UFC 177
It was also reported that Gustafsson has already verbally agreed to the fight, while Jones has yet to. It should only be a matter of time before he accepts the fight to set up the inevitable rematch. Jones narrowly defeated Gustafsson at UFC 165 by a unanimous score of 48-47. It was considered by practically all media members that it was the 2013 fight of the year.
Jones is coming off a dominant victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 172, where he controlled and picked him apart for five rounds. Gustafsson is coming off a second round TKO over Jimi Manuwa at UFC Fight Night 37.
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