Anthony Johnson News

Chris Taylor - April 17, 2016

Following his first-round knockout victory over Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC on FOX 19, Glover Teixeira decided to call out top contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson for his next fight. Glover asked Johnson “to dance” in his post-fight speech with Joe Rogan.

bjpenndotcom - April 16, 2016

In the main event of UFC on FOX 19, Glover Teixeira cemented his place in the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight division as he knocked out former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans in the 1st round of their main event scrap. Following the bout, Teixeira politely called out top ranked UFC light heavyweight Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson. Teixeira pointed out that Johnson was sitting out waiting for Jones vs. DC II to happen, and it would make sense for the two of them to fight in the meantime!

Russell Ess - April 11, 2016

Here you go world #RumbleSquad A video posted by Anthony Johnson (@anthony_rumble) on Apr 11, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT

bjpenndotcom - April 2, 2016

After Daniel Cormier was forced out of his UFC 197 light heavyweight title defense against Jon Jones on April 23rd due to a knee injury, many expected Anthony Johnson to step-in on short notice to fight Jones. While the UFC tried to book Jones vs. Johnson for the main event of UFC 197, he was unable to accept the bout due to the fact that he was forced to undergo mouth surgery recently.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2016

https://youtu.be/yzUOu-gYhAg Not all fouls in MMA are a result of a fighter intentionally wanting to break the rules, but there are some that aim to do just that.

bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/rQOFSACWDp4 After last nights devastating KO of Ryan Bader, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson ties Chuck “The Ice Man” Liddell’s 10 knockouts. The performance is a harsh reality for light heavyweights that “Rumble” is one of the fiercest strikers with unmatched power in this weight class.

bjpenndotcom - January 30, 2016

In the main event of UFC on FOX 18 Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson made his case for a shot at the winner of Jones vs. Cormier II, which will take place later this year.

Chris Taylor - January 30, 2016

The UFC on FOX 18 main event featured a key light heavyweight fight between top contenders Anthony Johnson (21-5 MMA) and Ryan Bader (20-5 MMA). Round one begins with a touch of the gloves. Bader shoots in for a takedown and is stuffed. Johnson takes Bader’s back. Bader searches for a kimura but “Rumble” defends. Johnson moves to full mount and begins dropping bombs on Bader. It’s all over.