Cormier vs. Johnson

Ferocious staredown by DC while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Anthony Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Anthony Johnson today.
Daniel Cormier comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Anthony Johnson comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.

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Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Daniel Cormier tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Daniel Cormier who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Anthony Johnson pushes away DC trying to keep the fight at striking range
DC doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Johnson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anthony Johnson pushes away DC trying to keep the fight at striking range
DC doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Johnson
Daniel Cormier pushes away Rumble trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rumble stumbles backwards and Daniel Cormier circles to get the center of the cage
Daniel Cormier is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
DC is connecting with a few punches
Rumble's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rumble has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rumble launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits DC's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rumble launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Rumble launches a hook to the body
Bang! DC stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
DC leads with a punch
Anthony Johnson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
DC's Mouth is beginning to swell
DC has a small cut in his Mouth
DC seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of DC, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! DC is wobbling!
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for DC! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
DC's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Chin

Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Uppercut) at 1:57 Round 1

Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s

Damn, Core Myer started off okay, but then Johnson went all “Fuck Nawwwww” mode, and crucified him!