Anthony Johnson vs. Daniel Cormier
Completed
MMA Bout
May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015
W
Cormier defeats Johnson
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke
2:39 Round 3 of 5, 12:39 Total
Fighter Comparison
|
15-1-0
Climbed to 16-1 |
Pro
Record |
19-4-0
Fell to 19-5 |
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| Climbed to 16-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 19-5 | ||
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+105
(Near Even) |
Betting Odds |
-125
(Slight Favorite) |
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Vacant
Light Heavyweight |
Title |
Vacant
Light Heavyweight |
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Nation
|
|
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|
San Jose
California |
Fights out of
|
Boca Raton
Florida |
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|
36
+2 mos, 3 days |
Age at Fight |
31
+2 mos, 2 wks, 3 days |
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205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
204.5 lbs
(92.8 kgs) |
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|
5'11"
(181cm) |
Height |
6'2"
(188cm) |
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|
72.5"
(184cm) |
Reach |
77.0"
(196cm) |
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| American Kickboxing Academy | Gym | Blackzilians Performance Institute |
Johnson vs. Cormier Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 1,550
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Johnson
59%
Cormier
41%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
- Date: Saturday 05.23.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: John McCarthy
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Johnson Disclosed Pay: $500,000
- Cormier Disclosed Pay: $230,000
- Title on Line: UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Vacant
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Videos & Highlights
Interview | UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Says It's Time to Stop Feeling Sorry for Jon Jones
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