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UFC 210: Alexander Gustafsson picking Daniel Cormier to retain title against 'Rumble'

Reigning light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is the betting favorite heading into his second title defense against Anthony Johnson at UFC 210, but 'DC' is anything but a sure pick.

The former Olympian beat Rumble at UFC 187, finishing his opponent with a rear-naked choke in the third round, but Cormier didn't get away scot-free. Johnson, who is one of the most feared knockout artists in the sport, dropped the American Kickboxing Academy product early on and came very close to finishing the fight.

Since then, Johnson has rumbled through the division and knocked out three opponents on the bounce, finishing Jimi Manuwa, Ryan Bader, and Glover Teixeira in devastating fashion.