The perfectly good explanation why Daniel Cormier was allowed to weigh-in twice

With the craziness of “towelgate” now behind him, Cormier is ready to defend his light-heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson at UFC 210’s main event on Saturday night.

Jones (22-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) and Manuwa (17-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) were both cageside for the bout.

However, with UFC president Dana White claiming it’s unlikely Jones will be licensed in time for the final card of International Fight week, which culminates on July 8, it’s more than likely that Brit Jimi Manuwa will be given the next shot at Cormier. Because Gonzalez has breast implants, something NYSAC doesn’t allow even though UFC fighters with breast implants have competed in NY State before. It’s not MMA-related. It’s just time to move on. Shortly after this disappointing loss, the two-time light heavyweight title challenger known as “Rumble” surprised by announcing that he would be retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts.

Johnson said it wasn’t true during his post-fight press conference, and that he always “went all out” each and every time he stepped inside the cage. “This is my last fight”. “It really does depend on how I decide to fight this fight”.

Myles Jury got his name back into the win column in emphatic fashion. The sport – and the UFC – has changed immensely over the years but one thing remains true for every event: brutal, lovely violence inside the Octagon is a must. You know, people love to hear some Jon Jones drama. Johnson is a big, strong and powerful guy with massive pop in his punches. I gave my commitment to another job – something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.

“I feel like I’m fighting this weekend because I’m so excited”.

Cormier, with a visibly broken nose after withstanding a powerful kick in the opener, took Johnson to the canvas and sunk in the fight-ending submission.

Below is a list of fights on the full card for Saturday, as well as all the information you need to know to watch the action.

Thiago Alves defeated Patrick Côté via decision.

It is unclear what Johnson intends to do at this point, offering up no information beyond stating that he is not leaving the UFC for another promotion.

Cynthia Calvillo earned a submission win in a fight that was almost scrapped over Pearl Gonzalez’s breast implants.