It seems UFC 178 just is not supposed to be the blockbuster event everybody had it pegged as way back in March, when Alexander Gustafsson recovered his #1 competitor’s slot with a success over Jimi Manuwa. Few saw Jon Jones’ April name defense against Glover Teixeira as more than a mere detour on the route to Jones/Gustafsson two, along with the masses were right. Although it took a while to choose a certain date and place, the bout was highly anticipated whenever and where it would occur. Then, all of a sudden, Alexander Gustafsson was forced to drop from the struggle with a torn meniscus. No issue, in stepped Daniel Cormier to take his position along with the MMA planet was even more enthusiastic. Then the notorious media day brawl happened, and UFC 178 became a must-watch event for more than simply the MMA community. It had the kind of buzz that few UFC events garner, and probably would have been the biggest grossing light heavyweight bout because Quinton Jackson vs. Rashad Evans back in UFC 114. Obviously, things rarely ever visit program in MMA, and even the backup programs fall through sometimes. Jon Jones announced yesterday that he too was hurt in training and forced from UFC 178. The company has rescheduled Jones and Cormier to headline UFC 182 in January, in which they will probably share the card with Ronda Rousey at a yearlong (or beginning ) card which hearkens back to the days of piled events around the New Year. The only problem with all of this yet, is that it was assumed to be Alexander Gustafsson’s fight all together, and from January he will likely be prepared to proceed. Will the UFC actually forego what could be another classic between Jones and Gustafsson for its dollar signs seemingly obvious for Jones and Cormier? It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out during the next few months, but early indications are that the Swede is going to wind up a very unhappy camper. Of course in MMA news when it rains, it pours, and it was a busy day outside of the Jones injury. UFC 177 along with flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson felt the domino effect from the injury, as his title defense against Chris Cariaso will be moving to the main event of UFC 178. Knowing that lovers will be frustrated with all the shift, Johnson tweeted (tongue-in-cheek),”Bad: you’ll have to wait a little longer to see me triumph . Good: I am the newest UFC 178 headliner. Bout time that card receives a true main event.” To complete UFC 177, the organization has put together a bout between a set of highly touted winners in the regional circuit. Former Bellator and Tachi Palace Fights champion Joe Soto will compete only 3 weeks after his latest bout, and he will be taking on former MFC champion Anthony Birchak in one of the better conflicts between UFC newcomers that’s been made in 2014. The bantamweights will likely complete a place on the UFC Fight Pass prelims. Soto’s old promotion also announced a pair of bouts yesterday, as heavy hitters Doug Marshall and Melvin Manhoef will headline Bellator 125 on September 19th. While this bout is of almost zero relevance in any sort of divisional ranks, it should be violent and fun for however long it lasts. Following in precisely the same mold is the co-main event on the card featuring Brian Rogers and James Irvin, two of those guys found on any highlight reel of flying in MMA history. Betting lines will likely lean towards Manhoef and Rogers in their various bouts, as they are the talented strikers in what should be exclusively striking contests. A pair of AXS TV promotions declared upcoming bouts as well, together with Legacy FC 37 being headlined by two of its former champions, Leonard Garcia and Daniel Pineda. Garcia just lost his featherweight belt to Damon Jackson at Legacy FC 33, also Pineda — a former lightweight and featherweight champ in the promotion — was only re-signed after being cut out of the UFC. It is quite likely that Jackson is going to be signed to the UFC before this bout occurs on November 14th, and if that’s the situation this could determine a new champion too. Following Garcia’s quick loss in his last outing, expect the public to favor Pineda, and he will probably open as a small favorite. RFA continues their tour around the Western United States as RFA 18 takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 12th. The event will be headlined by flyweight champion Matt Manzanares defends his belt against undefeated Albuquerque native Joby Sanchez. Sanchez only knocked off Antonio Banuelos a week at Tachi Palace Fights 20, and will probably be carrying this particular bout on just over a month’s notice. This line must be shut, but the people can push it slightly towards Manzanares because he’s the well-known of both.

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