As Anthony Johnson prepares for his return to the UFC against Phil Davis this Saturday, his first bout in the Octagon since January of 2012, he’s probably as relaxed as he’s ever been before a fight. That’s probably not what you would expect from anyone in his position, considering the high stakes involved in the UFC 172 co-main event, but they haven’t been where “Rumble” has over the last two years.“I think the last time I felt pressure for a fight was with Vitor (Belfort),” said Davis of his 2012 submission loss to Belfort, a defeat that saw him come in 11 pounds overweight and that earned h … Read the Full Article Here
Anthony Johnson: Rolling with the Punches
As Anthony Johnson prepares for his return to the UFC against Phil Davis this Saturday, his first bout in the Octagon since January of 2012, he’s probably as relaxed as he’s ever been before a fight. That’s probably not what you would expect from anyone in his position, considering the high stakes involved in the UFC 172 co-main event, but they haven’t been where “Rumble” has over the last two years.“I think the last time I felt pressure for a fight was with Vitor (Belfort),” said Davis of his 2012 submission loss to Belfort, a defeat that saw him come in 11 pounds overweight and that earned h … Read the Full Article Here