Gustafsson injured, Jones vs Cormier booked for UFC®178

source | MMAFighting.com

The biggest rematch of the year will have to wait. Swedish No. 1 contender Alexander Gustafsson was forced out of his blockbuster rematch against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones at UFC 178 after sustaining a torn meniscus in his knee, promotion officials announced Wednesday.

In his stead, undefeated former Olympic wrestler Daniel Cormier (15-0) will challenge Jones (20-1) for the light heavyweight title.

UFC 178 is slated to take place September 27, 2014 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV

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