The rematch where DC played possum, Johnson fell for it, and everyone lost their minds.
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on April 8, 2017, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship rematch between current champion Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson headlined the event. The pairing met previously in May 2015 at UFC 187 with Cormier winning the fight (and the vacant title) via submission in the third round.
Practical Effects
Cormier's towel-assisted weigh-in — the most ridiculous 1.2 pounds in MMA history.
Direction
The rematch buildup: DC pretending to be hurt, then immediately shooting the double.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
DC's 'Towelgate' weigh-in became instant MMA lore — he leaned on the towel, made 205, then immediately drank rehydration fluid on camera.
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