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Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson Says Cormier Is a Tougher Fight for Him Than Jon Jones

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will not fight Jon "Bones" Jones on May 23 as originally planned. 

Instead, he will face Daniel "DC" Cormier, an opponent who stepped in at UFC 187 after Jones' recent hit-and-run incident put the UFC light heavyweight title up for grabs. 

For most fighters, going from Jones to literally anyone else in the 205-pound class would be a blessing.

Jones' only loss in 22 fights came via disqualification in a fight he was thoroughly dominating, and his eight title defenses are the most in the division's history.