Jones vs. Cormier 2: Actual Start Time, Prediction, Latest Betting Odds And Preview For The UFC Fight

The highly anticipated light heavyweight championship rematch between Daniel Cormier (19-1) and Jon Jones (22-1) highlights UFC 214 Saturday night at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Jones defeated Cormier by a unanimous decision in January 2015, but Cormier would win the vacant light heavyweight championship when Jones was stripped of the title in April 2015 following his arrest on felony hit-and-run charges. Cormier defended the title three times, holding off Alexander Gustafsson and Anderson Silva, as well as Anthony Johnson on April 8.

Jones last fought in April 2016, earning a unanimous decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux.

There has been a great deal of build up ahead of the fight, as the last two scheduled rematches were canceled. The first scheduled fight was canceled due to an injury to Cormier, while the second failed to take place due to Jones testing positive for banned substances three days earlier.

The two fighters offer a sharp contrast. While Cormier has a strong wrestling background, Jones is skilled with his punches and knees. Questions surround whether Jones will be rusty after his long layoff and whether Cormier has learned enough from their first fight to pull off a victory.

The tale-of-the-tape favors Jones. Cormier, 38, is 5-foot-11 and has a 72-inch reach. Jones, 30, is 6-foot-4 and has an 84-inch reach.

After the undercard, the Cormier-Jones rematch will start somewhere between 10 and 11 p.m. ET.

Betting Odds: Jones 4/11; Daniel Cormier 2/1

Prediction: Jones by decision