Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Johnson and Cormier met in a five-round light heavyweight title fight, the main event of UFC 210 on Saturday, April 8. Johnson is 23-6 overall and 11-4 in the UFC. Cormier is 22-3 and 7-1. Johnson has 11 UFC wins, 9 of them inside the distance. Cormier has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them by decision. Cormier gives up six inches of reach. Cormier won by submission in round 2 at 3:37.
| Stat | Johnson | Cormier |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 78" | 72" |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 11-4 | 7-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 48% | 50% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 68% | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 2.0 | 0.1 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 39% | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 83% | 72% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Control / 15 | 0:44 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 60% | 38% |
| Finished Rate | 27% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 13% | 63% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:00 | 15:21 |