UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier

Daniel Cormier celebrates after defeating Anthony Johnson in their light heavyweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Daniel Cormier, left, and Anthony Johnson duel in the light heavyweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Anthony Johnson sits on the mat with a cut above his eye after losing to Daniel Cormier during their light heavyweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Daniel Cormier lifts Anthony Johnson during their light heavyweight mixed martial art title bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Anthony Johnson kicks Daniel Cormier during their light heavyweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Daniel Cormier kicks Anthony Johnson during their light heavyweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Anthony Johnson sits on the mat after the second round in a light heavyweight title mixed martial arts bout against Daniel Cormier at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Chris Weidman celebrates after defeating Vitor Belfort in their middleweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Flyweight Justin Scoggins fights Josh Sampo at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweight Justin Scoggins fights Josh Sampo at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Islam Makhachev defeats Leo Kuntz at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Islam Makhachev defeats Leo Kuntz at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweight Justin Scoggins fights Josh Sampo at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweight Justin Scoggins fights Josh Sampo at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Middleweights Uriah Hall of Queens and fellow New Yorker Rafael Natal fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Islam Makhachev defeats Leo Kuntz at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Islam Makhachev defeats Leo Kuntz at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Middleweights Uriah Hall of Queens and fellow New Yorker Rafael Natal fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Middleweight Uriah Hall of Queens stares down fellow New Yorker Rafael Natal before their fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Welterweights Mike Pyle and Colby Covington fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweight Justin Scoggins defeats Josh Sampo by unanimous decision at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Welterweights Mike Pyle and Colby Covington fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Welterweights Mike Pyle and Colby Covington fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Welterweights Mike Pyle and Colby Covington fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Middleweight Uriah Hall of Queens stares down fellow New Yorker Rafael Natal before their fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Middleweights Uriah Hall of Queens and fellow New Yorker Rafael Natal fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Welterweight Dong Hyun Kim fights Josh Burkman at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Kim won by arm triangle in the second round.

Welterweight Dong Hyun Kim fights Josh Burkman at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Kim won by arm triangle in the second round.

Flyweight Justin Scoggins defeats Josh Sampo by unanimous decision at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Welterweights Mike Pyle and Colby Covington fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweights John Dodson and Zach Makovsky fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweights John Dodson and Zach Makovsky fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone takes on John Makdessi at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Flyweights Joseph Benavidez and John Moraga fight at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Benavidez won by unanimous decision.

Lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone takes on John Makdessi at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone takes on John Makdessi at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone takes on John Makdessi at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Lightweight Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone takes on John Makdessi at UFC 187 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Andrei Arlovski carries one of his corner men in celebration after defeating Travis Browne in their heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Andrei Arlovski celebrates after defeating Travis Browne in their heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Andrei Arlovski celebrates after defeating Travis Browne in their heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Andrei Arlovski, right and Travis Browne trade blows during their heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Andrei Arlovski, right and Travis Browne engage during their heavyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Joseph Benavidez celebrates after defeating John Moraga in their flyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Joseph Benavidez kicks John Moraga during their flyweight mixed martial arts bout at UFC 187 Saturday, May 23, 2015, in Las Vegas.