Recent News on Sherdog.com · Oct 6, 2016
Daniel Cormier to Defend Light Heavyweight Title vs. Anthony Johnson at UFC 206
Daniel Cormier will face Anthony Johnson in a light heavyweight title rematch at UFC 206 in Toronto on Dec. 10.
Cormier announced the matchup during UFC Tonight on Wednesday. The two men first squared off for the vacant 205-pound strap at UFC 187, with Cormier winning via rear-naked choke 2:39 into the third round. It is currently unclear if Cormier-Johnson 2 will serve as the event’s headliner. UFC 206 will take place at the Air Canada Centre and airs on pay-per-view.