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Daniel Cormier Reinstated as UFC Light Heavyweight Champion

UFC spokesperson Lenee Breckenridge confirmed to Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting on Wednesday that Daniel Cormier has been reinstated as the UFC light heavyweight champion.

Jon Jones defeated Cormier at UFC 214, but "the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) overturned the fight to a no-contest" after Jones tested positive for the banned substance Turinabol.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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