UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier is a 2015 American mixed martial arts (MMA) event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The highlight of the evening was the light heavyweight championship fight between the reigning champion, Jon Jones, and the number one contender, Anthony Johnson. However, Jones was stripped of his title just days before the event due to a hit-and-run incident, and Johnson was instead matched up against the challenger, Daniel Cormier, for the vacant belt.
The event took place on May 23, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was broadcast live on pay-per-view and featured a stacked card of MMA fights, including several title fights and high-profile matchups.
The co-main event of the evening featured a clash between two heavyweight contenders, Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne. Arlovski, a former UFC champion, was looking to continue his resurgence in the division after a string of impressive wins, while Browne was aiming to re-establish himself as a top contender following a loss in his previous fight. The fight was a back-and-forth battle, with both fighters landing heavy shots throughout. In the end, Arlovski emerged victorious with a split decision victory.
Another noteworthy fight on the card was a middleweight bout between two veterans of the sport, Vitor Belfort and Chris Weidman. Belfort had been on a tear in the division, finishing his last three opponents with devastating knockouts, while Weidman was the reigning champion and widely regarded as one of the best middleweights of all time. The fight was highly anticipated, and both fighters came out swinging early. However, it was Weidman who ultimately prevailed, defending his title with a first-round TKO victory.
In addition to these marquee matchups, the card also featured several other notable fights, including a flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez, as well as a welterweight clash between Johny Hendricks and Hector Lombard. Johnson and Benavidez had previously fought for the title in 2013, with Johnson coming out on top, and the rematch was expected to be just as exciting. Hendricks and Lombard, meanwhile, were both looking to climb the ranks in the welterweight division, with the winner likely to earn a shot at the title.
Overall, UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier was a historic event in the sport of MMA, featuring an exciting lineup of top-level fighters and several thrilling matchups. While the last-minute change to the main event was a disappointment for some, the card delivered in terms of drama, excitement, and world-class athleticism. Fans of the sport won't want to miss out on this unforgettable night of fights.
UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier is a 2015 action movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.5.
