Anthony Johnson misses weight by eight pounds for Titan FC debut
It seems fans hoping Anthony Johnson might eventually make his way back to the UFC shouldn’t hold their breath after “Rumble” missed weight yet again for his first fight since being cut. The 28-year old came in at a ridiculous 194.25 pounds for his main event match-up against Dave Branch at Titan FC 22 (more than eight pounds above the middleweight limit). Interestingly enough, Branch also came... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson focused on future success, not past regrets
Middleweight Anthony Johnson (10-4) knows what’s on the mind of most fans when it comes to his current status. Rather than wondering about what he’s working on for his next fight or how his training in general has gone, the question he fields most often pertains to his weight. While he’s not dishing out any numbers at the moment, Johnson understands the curiosity surrounding his oft-strained... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson making Titan FC debut against Dave Branch
Middleweight Anthony Johnson will take what he hopes is the first step of his journey back to the UFC this May 25 when he faces fellow Octagon veteran Dave Branch in the main event at Titan FC 22. The show is being held in Kansas City and will air live on HDNet. The match-up was confirmed through an official press release. “Rumble” appeared to be a legitimate future-star during his time in the... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson signs with Titan FC, makes debut in May
After a period of speculation regarding where former UFC middleweight Anthony Johnson would fight next the MMA community now has an answer – Titan FC. The 28-year old powerhouse’s signing was confirmed by an official press release from the promotion where it was also revealed he’d be fighting on May 25 in headlining action at Titan FC 22. Though no opponent has been booked for the bout it is... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson released following weight issue, loss at UFC 142
Three strikes and Anthony Johnson is officially out. After missing weight by a whopping eleven pounds in what was scheduled to be his middleweight debut, then losing to Vitor Belfort by first round submission at UFC 142, Johnson has been released by the UFC. This past weekend was the third time Johnson was missed weight the day before the fight, with the other two times coming at welterweight. Dana... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson meets weight-related requirement, fight with Belfort official
The rumbling in Rio de Janeiro has decreased some after Anthony Johnson clocked in this morning at a little over 204 pounds meaning he has met a stipulation that would have otherwise caused the cancellation of his co-headlining clash with Vitor Belfort at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. Johnson’s predicament started yesterday at the weigh-ins for tonight’s event when he came in eleven pounds heavy. As... [Read More...]
Dana White: “(Anthony Johnson’s) job is absolutely on the line, win or lose.”
Speculation has now turned into fact on the subject of disgraced middleweight Anthony Johnson’s future in the UFC. Lose to Vitor Belfort at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes and he’s likely to be released; win and his spot on the roster still isn’t safe. The thin ice Johnson is currently skating on stems from the 27-year old coming in eleven pounds heavy for his co-headlining collision with “The Phenom”.... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson: “I’m gonna break Vitor. I’m gonna break him.”
There’s no doubt Anthony Johnson will be entering this weekend’s bout against Vitor Belfort as an underdog. At 10-3, and coming up from welterweight with a lack of experience against world class competition, chances are very few people in general will be giving “Rumble” the benefit of the doubt where pulling out a win is concerned considering Belfort’s past success and championship glory. However,... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort vs. Anthony Johnson set for January 14 in Brazil
After years of speculation on when he would make the move, oversized welterweight Anthony Johnson has decided to forgo the grueling cut to 170 pounds for a dip in the middleweight pool. However, while his body may be better suited for 185 pounds, the increased ease in hitting the mark certainly doesn’t carry over in terms of beating the opponent he’s drawn for his divisional debut. According to... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson and Charlie Brenneman to meet at October show on Versus
In a strange twist of fate it appears welterweights Anthony Johnson and Charlie Brenneman will throw down this fall after playing roles in the six degrees of separation leading to Brenneman’s upset win over Rick Story last month at UFC Live 4. Johnson was originally scheduled to face Nate Marquardt at the event before withdrawing due to injury, opening the door for Story to slide in, while “The... [Read More...]
Rick Story steps up in place of injured Anthony Johnson at UFC Live 4
Rising welterweight Rick Story’s nickname may be “Horror” but the tale the 26-year old has written in the ring since late 2009 should have him considering a change to “Epic”. Fresh off a gutsy decision win over knockout artist Thiago Alves less than a week ago at UFC 130, the 13-3 Story has agreed to head back to the Octagon before the end of June against another apt adversary in the form... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt dropping to 170 for UFC Live 4 headliner against Anthony Johnson
UFC on Versus 4 finally has a headline fight. Nate Marquardt, dropping down from middleweight to welterweight, has agreed to take on one of the biggest fighters in the division, Anthony Johnson. The fight will serve as the nights main event of the evening. News of the bout broke by way of the UFC’s website. Marquardt has spent the majority of his career at middleweight and he recently picked... [Read More...]
John Howard wants to fight Anthony Johnson regardless of venue
It’s not uncommon for fighters to express animosity towards one another through media as a means of promoting a bout or lobbying for an opportunity to face someone a step up divisionally in hopes of helping cement an eventual title-shot. However, in the case of UFC welterweights John Howard and Anthony Johnson the previous motivations seem to be playing a minimal role with genuine dislike actually... [Read More...]
Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson in the works for March
When Anthony “Rumble” Johnson finally makes his return to the Octagon since being tapped out by Josh Koscheck in November 2009, then subsequently sidelined with injuries, it appears he won’t receive any semblance of a warm-up fight helping re-acclimate him to competition in the Octagon. In fact, it looks like he’ll be facing a “Top 10” opponent who is a single bout removed from going five-rounds... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck vs. Anthony Johnson added to UFC 106
In a message on his Twitter account yesterday Josh Koscheck tweeted “I got some big fight news for me,I am fighting nov 21 in Vegas. Co main event!!! Haha it’s on baby!!!!” It would appear Koscheck has been added to a UFC 106 card that suffered from a lost main event Monday when heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was forced to pull out of his scheduled title defense against Shane Carwin. Since... [Read More...]
Dana White: Anthony Johnson ‘would have won’ knockout bonus at UFC 104 if he made weight
While it remains to be seen as to how large of a chunk from Anthony Johnson‘s UFC 104 salary will be docked for his inability to make weight for the event, “Rumble” is already beginning to feel the financial burden from the foul. In his scheduled welterweight bout with Yoshiyuki Yoshida, Johnson was basically carried to the scale due to the dehydration he suffered while attempting... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson off of TUF 9 finale due to knee injury
Anthony Johnson will not be able to face Matt Brown as scheduled on June 20 during the live finale for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news from multiple sources close to the fight on Monday afternoon. Johnson, 7-2, apparently suffered a severe knee injury while preparing for his welterweight contest vs. Brown. There’s no word regarding how long he... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson vs. Matt Brown at TUF 9 finale on June 20
After John Howard reportedly declined an opportunity to take on rising welterweight prospect Anthony Johnson during a televised bout to take place at the live finale for the upcoming ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter, Matt Brown has stepped up and accepted the matchup. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the potential matchup early Tuesday and received word later in the evening from multiple sources... [Read More...]
Reported Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard fight a TUF 9 finale a no go
A welterweight bout between welterweights Anthony Johnson and John Howard will not be taking place during the live finale for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter on June 20 as previously reported. Sources close to Johnson revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Friday that while the match was proposed and Johnson had agreed to it, Howard never submitted a signed bout agreement. Johnson could still... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard agreed to for TUF 9 finale
Just days after word spread that the live finale for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter had been scheduled for Saturday, June 20, comes word that a main event for the card is now set as well. According to MMAjunkie.com, the TUF 9 finale is set to be headlined by a welterweight matchup featuring Anthony Johnson (7-2) taking on John Howard (11-4). FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the matchup with... [Read More...]
