5thRound.com - UFC news, play-by-play results, video interviews, rumors · May 24, 2015
Anthony Johnson Let Cardio Become His Kryptonite At UFC 187
After coming to grips that he could no longer squeeze his massive light heavyweight (even heavyweight) body into a welterweight frame, Anthony Johnson (pictured) transformed into an absolute beast.
He rattled off nine straight wins en route to becoming the most physically imposing man in the 205-pound division. He’s got strength, speed, skills, experience, power and athleticism. So why didn’t he plaster Daniel Cormier at UFC 187 and capture the vacant light heavyweight title?
It appeared to be headed that way when he clobber Cormier with a right hand that sent the former Olympian to the canvas just seconds into their scrap.
However, cardio proved to be Johnson’s kryptonite.