Filed under: News , UFC BUFFALO, N.Y. – Daniel Cormier’s rematch with Anthony Johnson looked a lot like their first fight two years ago, only it ended even sooner. Johnson’s (22-6 MMA, 13-6 UFC) early attempt to out-grapple Cormier (19-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) backfired spectacularly when the Olympic wrestler reversed him and set up the same rear-naked choke he tapped to in the first meeting. “I couldn’t believe he was actually forcing the wrestling,” said Cormier, who wore the damage from a kick in the first round after getting a tap at the 3:37 mark of the second frame. “We were OK giving up the first round. I didn’t want to take the head kick, but I knew as we went on, I would eventually get to him.” Related UFC 210 video highlights: Daniel Cormier vs.
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UFC 210 results: Champ Daniel Cormier submits Anthony Johnson again, thrives as villain – MMA Junkie