Anthony Johnson News
Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson's death caused by organ failure due to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Jeffrey Walter - November 13, 2022
Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson, a former two-time UFC title challenger, died Sunday at the tender age of 38. BJPENN.com confirmed the tragic news from sources close to Johnson's family. [embed]https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1591895203459526656[/embed] It was just… Read more
Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has passed away at age 38, the MMA community reacts
Christopher Taylor - November 13, 2022
Former UFC title challenger Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has passed away at the tender age of 38. It was late last month that MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz asked everyone to say a prayer… Read more
Ali Abdelaziz asks everyone to pray for Anthony Johnson after recent health problems: “It’s not going well”
Harry Kettle - October 28, 2022
Ali Abdelaziz has asked everyone to pray for Anthony Johnson as he continues to battle ongoing health concerns. For the longest time now, Anthony Johnson has been known as one of the… Read more
Daniel Cormier apologizes to Rumble Johnson during UFC Hall of Fame speech: “I think I may have grabbed the towel in Buffalo”
Harry Kettle - July 1, 2022
UFC legend Daniel Cormier issued an apology to Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson last night after coming clean about towelgate. As part of International Fight Week, Daniel Cormier was inducted into the UFC Hall… Read more
Anthony Johnson slams Bruce Buffer for suggesting fighters “become irrelevant” when they leave the UFC
Jeffrey Walter - February 6, 2022
Anthony Johnson has slammed Bruce Buffer for suggesting fighters “become irrelevant” when they leave the UFC. The topic of fighter pay, or a lack there of, has been a hot topic in… Read more
Scott Coker provides updates on Bellator fighters Anthony Johnson and Dillon Danis
Harry Kettle - January 3, 2022
Bellator president Scott Coker has cast a shadow of doubt over the immediate future of Dillon Danis and Anthony Johnson in the promotion. There are plenty of reasons for fans of Bellator… Read more
Anthony Johnson congratulates former foe Glover Teixeira on winning UFC title: "You deserve the belt"
Adam Martin - October 31, 2021
Anthony Johnson congratulated his former foe Glover Teixeira on winning the UFC light heavyweight title, telling him "you deserve the belt." Teixeira submitted Jan Blachowicz in the second round with a rear-naked… Read more
Anthony Johnson slams Paulo Costa over UFC Vegas 41 weight debacle: "I’d still try and make the weight and not be a b—h"
Christopher Taylor - October 22, 2021
Anthony Johnson has slammed Paulo Costa for his recent weight debacle prior to Saturday's UFC Vegas 41 main event. Costa (13-1 MMA) was expected to return to action in a middleweight bout… Read more
Anthony Johnson forced to withdraw from Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix: "Never been this afraid of anything in my life"
Chris Taylor - September 18, 2021
Anthony Johnson has been forced to withdraw from the Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix and the situation sounds rather serious. Johnson (23-6 MMA), a former UFC title challenger, advanced to the Bellator… Read more
Anthony Johnson vs. Vadim Nemkov, Ryan Bader vs. Corey Anderson set for fall Bellator event
Adam Martin - August 1, 2021
Light heavyweight bouts featuring Anthony Johnson vs. Vadim Nemkov and Ryan Bader vs. Corey Anderson have been set for a fall Bellator event. ESPN's Marc Raimondi was the first to report that… Read more
Anthony Johnson arrested for identity theft in Connecticut following Bellator 258
Adam D Martin - May 11, 2021
Bellator light heavyweight star Anthony Johnson was arrested for identity theft in Connecticut following his big win last weekend. The Daily Voice was the first to report the arrest of Johnson. According… Read more
Jose Augusto issues classy statement following knockout loss to Anthony Johnson
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2021
Jose Augusto has issued a classy statement following his second round knockout loss to Anthony Johnson at last night's Bellator 258 event. Augusto (7-3 MMA) had taken last night's fight with 'Rumble'… Read more
Bellator 258 Results: Anthony Johnson KO's Jose Augusto (Video)
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2021
In the co-main event of Bellator 258, Anthony Johnson is set to make his promotional debut and return to MMA against short-notice replacement, Jose Augusto. The fight also serves as the quarter-finals… Read more
Anthony Johnson excited for "fun" fights in return to MMA at Bellator 258
Adam D Martin - May 7, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight Anthony Johnson is excited about his return to MMA at Bellator 258, saying that he wants to have "fun" fights. Johnson returns from a four-year layoff when he… Read more
Anthony Johnson believes new Bellator 258 opponent Jose Augusto is "more dangerous" than Yoel Romero
Cole Shelton - May 4, 2021
Anthony Johnson was supposed to fight Yoel Romero in the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight grand prix on Friday but that is no longer the case. Last week, it was revealed Romero… Read more
Photo | Anthony Johnson lean and mean ahead of Bellator debut
Adam Martin - May 2, 2021
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson looks lean and mean ahead of his promotional debut for Bellator next weekend. Johnson was set to make his promotional debut next Friday night… Read more
Anthony Johnson issues statement after Yoel Romero pulled from Bellator light heavyweight tournament
Adam D Martin - April 30, 2021
Anthony Johnson issued a statement after Yoel Romero was pulled from the upcoming Bellator Light Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament. Johnson vs. Romero was one of four scheduled quarterfinal bouts in the Bellator… Read more
Anthony Johnson: 'Yoel Romero is the most dangerous fighter I’ve actually faced'
Drake Riggs - April 28, 2021
Anthony Johnson has fought a who's who of tough opponents throughout his career. But he expects his next to be the most dangerous. Set to make his Bellator MMA debut on May… Read more