Tag: Johnson

UFC Rio Results: Dana White Says ‘We’re Probably Going to Cut Anthony Johnson’

On Friday at the weigh-ins for UFC 142 in Rio, Anthony Johnson was all set to make his long-awaited debut at middleweight. The only problem is he came in as a light heavyweight. Because of this, it appears that Johnson will find himself as a free agent…

On Friday at the weigh-ins for UFC 142 in Rio, Anthony Johnson was all set to make his long-awaited debut at middleweight. The only problem is he came in as a light heavyweight. Because of this, it appears that Johnson will find himself as a free agent in the MMA world. Much to the dismay […]

UFC 142 Fight Card: Can Vitor Belfort KO Anthony Johnson?

At UFC 142, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort will lock horns with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the newest addition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 185-lb. division. By the end of the proceedings, however, Belfort will leave…

At UFC 142, Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort will lock horns with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the newest addition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 185-lb. division. By the end of the proceedings, however, Belfort will leave the Octagon the victor and with a KO to boot. Almost 14 years ago, back in 1998, Belfort stepped into the […]

UFC 142: ‘Unprofessional’ Anthony Johnson Should Be Cut from the UFC

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson just can’t cut it. Sure, he’s a great fighter in the Octagon, but it’s his body of work before the fight where the real hard work comes into play. That’s where Johnson can’t cut it. A m…

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson just can’t cut it. Sure, he’s a great fighter in the Octagon, but it’s his body of work before the fight where the real hard work comes into play. That’s where Johnson can’t cut it. A move up to middleweight was seen as a new beginning for the Georgia native. Johnson has […]

UFC 142: Dana White “Beyond Pissed” at Anthony Johnson for Weight Limit Breach

UFC President Dana White told MMA Junkie he was “beyond pissed” at Anthony “Rumble” Johnson for weighing 197 pounds for a middleweight UFC 142 co-main event bout against Vitor Belfort. White said Johnson came within a pound-and-…

UFC President Dana White told MMA Junkie he was “beyond pissed” at Anthony “Rumble” Johnson for weighing 197 pounds for a middleweight UFC 142 co-main event bout against Vitor Belfort. White said Johnson came within a pound-and-a-half of the 186-pound limit allowed for non-title middleweight fights, but was forced by a doctor to rehydrate because […]

Anthony Johnson Says Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva Should Be Worried About Him

According to MMATorch.com, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the newest resident of the 185-lb division, has delivered a message of intent to Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and the rest of the middleweight assemblage, in which he says …

According to MMATorch.com, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, the newest resident of the 185-lb division, has delivered a message of intent to Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and the rest of the middleweight assemblage, in which he says they should all be worried about him. “I will dominate Vitor Belfort. Chael Sonnen is seen as the […]

UFC 142: Dan Hardy’s Dad Starts Feud with Anthony Johnson on Twitter

With UFC 142 just around the corner, middleweight Anthony Johnson finds himself in a war of words with an unlikely enemy. Instead of trading verbal jabs with opponent Vitor Belfort, Johnson’s newest—and strangest—detractor happens to …

With UFC 142 just around the corner, middleweight Anthony Johnson finds himself in a war of words with an unlikely enemy. Instead of trading verbal jabs with opponent Vitor Belfort, Johnson’s newest—and strangest—detractor happens to be Mark Hardy, father of UFC welterweight Dan Hardy. Mark Hardy recently sparked a feud with Johnson over Twitter when he […]