Result
Anthony Johnsonsub
Methodsub
Round1
Time2:39
Elo swing+18Anthony Johnson (1769 → 1787)-18Daniel Cormier (1815 → 1797)
DateMay 23, 2015
DivisionLight Heavyweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueMGM Grand Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Rumble | 23-6-0Anthony Johnson
L
DC | 22-3-0Daniel Cormier
Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier
Method :sub
Round :1
Time :2:39
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Anthony Johnson
Elo1832Great
3Y trend1832 → 1832
Fight Overview
Round1
Time2:39
Methodsub
Daniel Cormier
Elo1836Great
3Y trend1853 → 1836
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Anthony Johnson won this fight by sub in round 1 at 2:39. Daniel Cormier led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Anthony JohnsonDaniel Cormier
Elo edge
Anthony Johnson1832+7 last move
Daniel Cormier1836-19 last move
Why they are ranked here
Anthony JohnsonNot on the active ladder · 1832 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Antônio Rogério Nogueira (rated 1751 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Daniel Cormier (rated 1824 at the time): -12.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +47 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1742, not 1832: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Daniel CormierNot on the active ladder · 1836 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Anthony Johnson (rated 1838 at the time): +17.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Stipe Miocic (rated 1754 at the time): -26.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -5 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1746, not 1836: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Anthony JohnsonvsDaniel Cormier
Total strikes
28vs70
Sub. attempts
0vs3
Takedowns
1vs3
Knockdowns
1vs0
Sig. strikes
23vs23
Finishing profile
Anthony JohnsonKO/TKO leads 74% of wins
Daniel CormierKO/TKO leads 45% of wins
Common opponents
Jon JonesAnthony Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 23, 2015Daniel Cormier: no contest · NC (overturned by CSAC) · Jul 29, 2017
Jon JonesAnthony Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 23, 2015Daniel Cormier: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 9, 2016
Jon JonesAnthony Johnson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 23, 2015Daniel Cormier: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 23, 2016
Round stats
Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier is a completed Light Heavyweight Title fight from UFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER. Anthony Johnson defeated Daniel Cormier by sub in round 1 at 2:39. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier quick answers
Who won Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier?
Anthony Johnson won Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier by sub in round 1 at 2:39.
What event is Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier on?
Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier is listed on UFC 187 : JOHNSON VS CORMIER.
What are the records for Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier?
Anthony Johnson enters with a 23-6-0 record and Daniel Cormier enters with a 22-3-0 record.
What division is Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier?
Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier is listed as a Light Heavyweight Title fight.
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