Anthony Johnson losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Anthony Johnson compiled a 23-6 (17) record, including three title fights across four weight classes. He had six losses against five different opponents, two of them in title fights.
6. Anthony Johnson loses to Daniel Cormier in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 8, 2017 Anthony Johnson fought Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Johnson was 33 years old with a record of 22-5, and Cormier was 38 with a record of 18-1. Both Johnson and Cormier were on a 3-fight winning streak. Cormier submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Anthony Johnson loses to Daniel Cormier via KO
On May 23, 2015 Anthony Johnson fought Daniel Cormier for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 19-4, and Cormier was 36 with a record of 15-1. Johnson was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Cormier was coming off a loss. Cormier submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Anthony Johnson loses to Vitor Belfort via KO
On January 14, 2012 Anthony Johnson faced Vitor Belfort in a middleweight bout. Johnson was 27 years old with a record of 10-3, and Belfort was 34 with a record of 20-9. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Belfort was coming off a win. Belfort submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Anthony Johnson loses to Josh Koscheck via KO
On November 21, 2009 Anthony Johnson faced Josh Koscheck in a welterweight bout. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 8-2, and Koscheck was 31 with a record of 13-4. Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Koscheck was coming off a win. Koscheck submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Anthony Johnson loses to Kevin Burns via KO
On July 19, 2008 Anthony Johnson faced Kevin Burns in a welterweight bout. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 5-1, and Burns was 28 with a record of 6-1. Johnson was coming off a win and Burns was on a 4-fight winning streak. Burns stopped Johnson via TKO in the 3rd round.
1. Anthony Johnson loses to Rich Clementi via KO
On September 22, 2007 Anthony Johnson faced Rich Clementi in a welterweight bout. Johnson was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Clementi was 30 with a record of 28-12-1. Johnson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Clementi was coming off a win. Clementi submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.