Pre-fight Data–UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2
In May of 2015, Daniel Cormier defeated Anthony Johnson to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Two years later, Cormier and Johnson still remain at the top of the division, and will once again battle for the Light Heavyweight title at UFC 210. Let’s take a look at Verdict’s pre-fight data.
Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson
In terms of odds, this is one the most even main events in recent history. Since losing to Daniel Cormier at UFC 187, Anthony Johnson has finished all three of his opponents by knockout. Of the 51% that are predicting Johnson to win, 49% of them believe he will do so by knockout. The data below suggests that Cormier has more ways to win than Johnson.
Chris Weidman was once the undefeated UFC Middleweight Champion. He is now in danger of losing three consecutive fights, as he battles Gegard Mousasi in Saturday’s c0-main event.
Like the main event, the predictions for Weidman vs. Mousasi are very close. Weidman has lost two consecutive fights by TKO, and 26% of Verdict are predicting that Mousasi will hand Weidman another knockout loss. The most common pick is Chris Weidman winning by decision.
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Pearl Gonzalez
This is a quick turnaround for Cynthia Calvillo, who successfully made her UFC debut last month with a victory over Amanda Cooper. Calvillo looks to earn her second win in two months, when she welcomes UFC newcomer Pearl Gonzalez to the octagon.
Calvillo is the biggest favorite on the card, as 80% of Verdict are predicting she will defeat Gonzalez.
Thiago Alves vs. Patrick Côté
Both Thiago Alves and Patrick Côté are looking to get back in the win column at UFC 210. Côté is favored in this bout, as 59% of Verdict are predicting he will defeat Alves.
Will Brooks vs. Charles Oliveira
The main card kicks off with a Lightweight bout between former Bellator Lightweight Champion Will Brooks, and Charles Oliveira, who makes his return to the Lightweight division. The majority predicts that Will Brooks will win, as 44% of Verdict beleive he will be victorious by decision.
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