The UFC flyweight division just got a little more exciting. Division champ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will defend his title in a rematch with John Dodson, according to a report from broadcaster Ariel Helwani on the UFC Tonight cable TV program Wednesday (h/t MMA Junkie). Though no date has been formally announced, Johnson reportedly is hoping […]
The UFC flyweight division just got a little more exciting. Division champ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will defend his title in a rematch with John Dodson, according to a report from broadcaster Ariel Helwani on the UFC Tonight cable TV program Wednesday (h/t MMA Junkie). Though no date has been formally announced, Johnson reportedly is hoping […]
You can count professional-wrestler-turned-A-list-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson among fans of the UFC’s breakout featherweight star, Ireland native Conor McGregor. Speaking with Ireland’s Entertainment.ie during his media rounds for the film San Andreas, Johnson said he sees a bit of himself in the trash-talking striker. “I love that guy,” he said in discussing McGregor’s matchup […]
You can count professional-wrestler-turned-A-list-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson among fans of the UFC’s breakout featherweight star, Ireland native Conor McGregor. Speaking with Ireland’s Entertainment.ie during his media rounds for the film San Andreas, Johnson said he sees a bit of himself in the trash-talking striker. “I love that guy,” he said in discussing McGregor’s matchup […]
On the surface, there’s no reason for you to agree with the premise of this article. It’s out there—borderline crazy, even. In a sport like MMA, however, sometimes we gotta get a little crazy. Fallen light heavyweight king Jon “Bones” Jones emerged from Saturday’s UFC 187 main event action as the night’s biggest winner. This, despite […]
On the surface, there’s no reason for you to agree with the premise of this article. It’s out there—borderline crazy, even. In a sport like MMA, however, sometimes we gotta get a little crazy. Fallen light heavyweight king Jon “Bones” Jones emerged from Saturday’s UFC 187 main event action as the night’s biggest winner. This, despite […]
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has long been considered a flash in the pan. He’s a destroyer and virtually unstoppable when he’s the hammer. But when adversity rears its ugly head, the oft-praised destroyer willingly accepts being the nail. Bloodied and battered, Johnson sat with his chin down to his chest after the second round of his […]
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has long been considered a flash in the pan. He’s a destroyer and virtually unstoppable when he’s the hammer. But when adversity rears its ugly head, the oft-praised destroyer willingly accepts being the nail. Bloodied and battered, Johnson sat with his chin down to his chest after the second round of his […]
Win or lose, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was going to leave UFC 187 on Saturday as a winner. His admirable journey back to MMA prominence didn’t need to be validated by a UFC light heavyweight championship. Sure, it would have splattered his growing resume with a gigantic exclamation mark, but Johnson’s return to stardom is all anyone […]
Win or lose, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was going to leave UFC 187 on Saturday as a winner. His admirable journey back to MMA prominence didn’t need to be validated by a UFC light heavyweight championship. Sure, it would have splattered his growing resume with a gigantic exclamation mark, but Johnson’s return to stardom is all anyone […]
Daniel Cormier is your new UFC light heavyweight champion. Anthony Johnson entered as the No. 1-ranked light heavyweight, and Cormier as the No. 3-ranked in the division. It was a striker vs. grappler matchup for the vacant gold. After Bruce Buffer finished the pomp and circumstance it was time to fight. Johnson opened the fight […]
Daniel Cormier is your new UFC light heavyweight champion. Anthony Johnson entered as the No. 1-ranked light heavyweight, and Cormier as the No. 3-ranked in the division. It was a striker vs. grappler matchup for the vacant gold. After Bruce Buffer finished the pomp and circumstance it was time to fight. Johnson opened the fight […]