Anthony Johnson News
Glover Teixeira calls out Anthony Johnson after 1st round KO win
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!
VIDEO | Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson sets story straight regarding UFC offering him Jon Jones fight
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
Dana White explains why Anthony Johnson turned down Jon Jones fight
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.
Report: UFC offers Anthony Johnson fight with Jon Jones at UFC 197
Chris Taylor - April 1, 2016
Last night we broke the news that UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier had been forced out of his UFC 197 headlining bout with Jon Jones due to an injury. BJPENN.com has now learned through sources close to the Blackzilians that the UFC has offered Anthony “Rumble” Johnson the short-notice fight with Jon Jones.
Video: TOP 10 Brutal KO's - Anthony "Rumble" Johnson
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.
REPLAY! Anthony Johnson KO's Ryan Bader
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.
UFC on FOX 18 Results: Anthony Johnson destroys Ryan Bader in round 1
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.