Guide to UFC 214: Predictions, analysis and full coverage

ByESPN STAFF
July 26, 2017, 2:55 AM

— -- UFC 214, taking place on July 29 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, is arguably the most stacked card of the year. It's headlined by the sport's best rivalry -- Jon Jones (22-1) vs. Daniel Cormier (19-1) -- in a battle for light heavyweight supremacy. Jones won the first matchup by unanimous decision at UFC 182 and was expected to defend his belt against Cormier at UFC 200 before being forced to withdraw due to a failed drug test. Since their first meeting, Cormier has won four consecutive bouts and is coming off a submission win against Anthony Johnson.

But that's just one of three title fights.

Tyron Woodley, whose last loss was in 2014 to Rory MacDonald, will face elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu tactician Demian Maia for the welterweight title. Maia is on a seven-fight win streak, most recently a split-decision victory over Jorge Masvidal.

Oh, and Cris "Cyborg" Justino -- quite possibly the most dangerous female fighter in the UFC -- takes on Tonya Evinger for the featherweight belt. Other intriguing matchups include Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone, Jimi Manuwa vs. Volkan Oezdemir, Ricardo Lamas vs. Jason Knight and Aljamain Sterling vs. Renan Barao.

Who will come out on top?

UFC 214 Stories

  • Video: White says he still hasn't spoken to Jones

  • Video: White describes beef between Cormier and Jones

  • Tonya Evinger says she's expected Cyborg, UFC fight for years

  • Video: The last time Cormier-Jones II was booked

  • Video: Jon Jones' story isn't over yet

  • Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones booked for light heavyweight title fight at UFC 214

  • Robbie Lawler-Donald Cerrone rescheduled for UFC 214

  • Tyron Woodley vs. Demian Maia added to UFC 214 as third title fight

  • Cris 'Cyborg' Justino, Tonya Evinger to fight for featherweight title at UFC 214

  • Sage Northcutt to face Claudio Puelles at UFC 214 in Anaheim

  • Jimi Manuwa to fight Volkan Oezdemir on UFC 214 undercard

  • Ricardo Lamas-Chan Sung Jung fight among 2 added to July card

  • Video: 'Cyborg' to face Evinger at UFC 214