UFC PPV Events Season 21 Episode 30 UFC 187: Jones vs. Johnson
- May 23, 2015
UFC 187: Jones vs. Johnson is one of the highly anticipated mixed martial arts events from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for its 21st season's 30th episode. This pay-per-view (PPV) program features a championship bout between the light heavyweight titleholder Jon Jones and the contender Anthony Johnson. The event took place on May 23, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Aside from the main event, the UFC 187 also highlights another championship showdown between the middleweight champ Chris Weidman and the challenger Vitor Belfort. Weidman is known to have an undefeated record while Belfort is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a vast fighting experience.
The co-main event is the promotion's first women's strawweight title match featuring the newly crowned champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and her first challenger Jessica Penne. Jedrzejczyk is a Polish UFC fighter who holds an undefeated record while Penne is an American mixed martial artist who has previously won the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship.
Aside from these three championship bouts, seven other fights were scheduled. The card has some major battles, including the heavyweight bout between Travis Browne and Andrei Arlovski, which was said to determine who would deserve the next shot at the heavyweight championship.
Another intriguing fight on the card is the light heavyweight between Daniel Cormier and Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson. This match was originally intended for the title, but Jones was stripped of his championship just weeks before the event for a hit-and-run incident in New Mexico.
The event features an exciting main card that MMA enthusiasts will not want to miss. The fighters' record, skillset, and fighting technique are notable, making this a highly anticipated PPV event. Aside from the matches mentioned above, John Makdessi, Uriah Hall, and Joseph Benavidez will also appear on the fight card.
In conclusion, UFC 187: Jones vs. Johnson is a must-watch for all fight fans. It is an event that highlights high-level mixed martial arts encounters, with three championship bouts and several other engaging matchups. It is an event that could potentially change the landscape of the respective divisions in the UFC.