Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier

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Key Stats

Anthony JohnsonvsDaniel Cormier
19
Fights
15
13
Wins
11
6
Losses
3
0
No Contests
1
11
Finishes
7
0
Title Wins
6
2
Title Fights
10
0h 43m
Control Time
1h 02m

Striking Stats

Anthony JohnsonvsDaniel Cormier
381
Sig. Strikes Landed
911
47.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
54.7%
20.1
Sig. Str / Fight
60.7
13
Knockdowns
2
255
Head Strikes
682
57
Body Strikes
119
69
Leg Strikes
110

Grappling Stats

Anthony JohnsonvsDaniel Cormier
19
Takedowns Landed
23
57.6%
Takedown Acc.
46.0%
1.0
TD / Fight
1.5
5
Sub. Attempts
8
1
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

JohnsonvsCormier
42 yrs
Age
47 yrs
6' 2"
Height
5' 11"
205 lbs.
Weight
235 lbs.
78"
Reach
72"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
1,118
ELO Rating
1,358
1,173
Peak ELO
1,465
68.4%
Win Rate
73.3%
84.6%
Finish Rate
63.6%
199
Days / Fight
191

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

JohnsonvsCormier
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
4
LWWWL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWWLL

Win Methods

JohnsonvsCormier
11 (84.6%)
KO/TKO
3 (27.3%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
4 (36.4%)
2 (15.4%)
Decision
4 (36.4%)

Fan Ratings

JohnsonvsCormier
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Overall
8.2
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Striking
7.8
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Grappling
7.9
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Wrestling
9.5
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Cardio
8.1
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Chin
7.9
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Power
7.8
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Excitement
8.7

Common Opponents (1)

JohnsonvsCormier
Who Wins?

Anthony Johnson vs Daniel Cormier: Matchup Breakdown

Anthony Johnson is 13-6 in the Welterweight division with a 68.4% win rate. Daniel Cormier is 11-3 (1 NC) at Light Heavyweight, winning 73.3% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 2 times. Daniel Cormier leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 on Apr 8, 2017, won by Daniel Cormier by Submission in round 2.

Daniel Cormier holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,358 to 1,118. Career peaks are 1,173 for Anthony Johnson and 1,465 for Daniel Cormier. Anthony Johnson has 11 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 13 victories, an 84.6% finish rate. Daniel Cormier has 3 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 63.6% of the time.

Anthony Johnson stands 6' 2" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Daniel Cormier is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", orthodox. That is a 6-inch reach advantage for Anthony Johnson. Anthony Johnson is 42, Daniel Cormier is 47.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anthony Johnson has landed 381 significant strikes at 47.6% accuracy with 19 takedowns and 0h 43m of control time. Daniel Cormier has landed 911 at 54.7% with 23 takedowns and 1h 02m of control.

Anthony Johnson has 2 title fights (0 won) against 10 (6 won) for Daniel Cormier. They share 1 common opponent: Alexander Gustafsson.

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Have Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier fought before?

Yes. Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier have fought twice in the UFC (Anthony Johnson 0, Daniel Cormier 2). Most recently, Daniel Cormier won by submission at UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 on April 8, 2017.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Anthony Johnson or Daniel Cormier?

Anthony Johnson has more UFC wins: 13 to 11. Anthony Johnson's UFC record is 13-6; Daniel Cormier's is 11-3 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Anthony Johnson 11, Daniel Cormier 3. Submission wins: Anthony Johnson 0, Daniel Cormier 4.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Anthony Johnson or Daniel Cormier?

Anthony Johnson is taller at 6'2", to Daniel Cormier's 5'11" (3 inches). Anthony Johnson has the longer reach: 78 inches to 72.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.