Category: Anthony Johnson

  • VIDEO | Anthony Johnson retires following UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier

    VIDEO | Anthony Johnson retires following UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier

    VIDEO | Anthony Johnson retires following UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier Following his UFC 210 title fight loss to Daniel Cormier at tonight’s UFC 210 in Buffalo, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson shocked fans by announcing his retirement from the sport. Watch Anthony Johnson’s emotional retirement speech in the above video. “Rumble” was the first fighter […]

  • Pros react to Daniel Cormier’s UFC 210 victory and Anthony Johnson’s retirement

    Pros react to Daniel Cormier’s UFC 210 victory and Anthony Johnson’s retirement

    Pros react to Daniel Cormier’s UFC 210 victory and Anthony Johnson’s retirement Daniel Cormier was able to retain his UFC light heavyweight championship at last night’s UFC 210 event in Buffalo, New York by scoring a second-round submission victory over top division contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The win marked the second time that “DC” had […]

  • BREAKING! Anthony “Rumble” Johnson retires following his UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier

    BREAKING! Anthony “Rumble” Johnson retires following his UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier

    BREAKING! Anthony “Rumble” Johnson retires following his UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier Following his UFC 210 title fight loss to Daniel Cormier at tonight’s UFC 210 in Buffalo, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson shocked fans by announcing his retirement from the sport. “Rumble” was the first fighter to be interviewed by UFC commentator Joe Rogan and […]

  • UFC 210 Results: Daniel Cormier submits Anthony Johnson

    UFC 210 Results: Daniel Cormier submits Anthony Johnson

    UFC 210 Results: Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson A light heavyweight title fight rematch between champion Daniel Cormier and top contender Anthony Johnson served as the main event of tonight’s UFC 210 fight card in Buffalo, New York. Round one begins and Johnson lands a front kick to the body to start things off. He […]

  • VIDEO | Anthony Johnson discusses Daniel Cormier’s weigh-in, weight cut & more

    VIDEO | Anthony Johnson discusses Daniel Cormier’s weigh-in, weight cut & more

    https://youtu.be/Xn-5E66brwI While UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier weighed in overweight for his highly anticipated UFC 210 showdown with UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier yesterday, Cormier actually weighed-in overweight for the fight. The champ stepped on the scale at 206.2 pounds, and was forced to weigh in again moments later, where he used the […]

  • VIDEO | Daniel Cormier misses weight, then makes weight in chaotic sequence

    VIDEO | Daniel Cormier misses weight, then makes weight in chaotic sequence

    pic.twitter.com/5bOS6mqf7A — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 7, 2017 Friday morning, news surfaced that UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier missed weight for his UFC 210 scrap with Anthony Johnson, weighing in at 206.2 pounds, 1.2 pounds over the required light heavyweight title fight limit of 205 pounds. Interestingly enough, Daniel Cormier was allowed to come […]

  • VIDEO | Anthony Johnson was throwing bombs at today’s open workouts

    VIDEO | Anthony Johnson was throwing bombs at today’s open workouts

    Ahead of his UFC 210 scrap with Daniel Cormier this weekend, UFC light heavyweight #1 contender Anthony Johnson attended the UFC 210 open workouts, where he showcased his power. In the eyes of fight fans, that power may very well lead Johnson to victory in his rematch against Cormier Saturday night, where he hopes to […]

  • VIDEO | Kick off fight week with Countdown to UFC 210

    VIDEO | Kick off fight week with Countdown to UFC 210

    https://youtu.be/gldkq8tVsJc This weekend, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. In UFC 210’s main event, we’ll see UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier attempt to defend his title against absurdly powerful challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. This undeniably competitive title fight will be a rematch of an exciting 2014 affair, which […]

  • UFC 210 odds update: Cormier and ‘Rumble’ dead-even heading into fight week

    UFC 210 odds update: Cormier and ‘Rumble’ dead-even heading into fight week

    This Saturday, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. In the main event of the UFC’s anticipated Buffalo debut, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to defend his throne opposite torpedo-fisted challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. This bout will mark a rematch of a fun 2014 scrap, which saw Cormier […]

  • Light heavyweights weigh in on Jon Jones and an immediate title shot

    Light heavyweights weigh in on Jon Jones and an immediate title shot

    Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is eligible to fight in the UFC again on July 7 as his one-year suspension for testing positive for banned substances will be up. With Jones’ fight eligibility date approaching, many are wondering if there will be an immediate title shot in line when the former king of […]

  • Daniel Cormier on Anderson Silva fight: ‘That was the easiest fight of my entire career’

    Daniel Cormier on Anderson Silva fight: ‘That was the easiest fight of my entire career’

    When Daniel Cormier defends his UFC light heavyweight belt against Anthony Johnson in their rematch at UFC 210 on April 8, it will be nine months since his last fight and nearly a year and a half since his last title defense. Cormier’s last fight was a non-title fight against former UFC middleweight champion Anderson […]

  • Daniel Cormier talks first Anthony Johnson fight, upcoming rematch

    Daniel Cormier talks first Anthony Johnson fight, upcoming rematch

    Back in 2015, Daniel Cormier stepped into the Octagon, fresh off his UFC 182 defeat to Jon Jones, to fight Anthony Johnson for the vacant light heavyweight championship. Cormier filled in for Jones at UFC 187, after Jones was stripped of the light heavyweight title for his infamous hit and run incident. Despite being hit […]

  • Anthony Johnson discusses upcoming title fight with Daniel Cormier

    Anthony Johnson discusses upcoming title fight with Daniel Cormier

    At UFC 210 on April 8th, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon with Anthony Johnson for a highly anticipated showdown for the light heavyweight title. In the pair’s first fight, fans were curious to see how Cormier adapted to the power of Johnson given that Johnson has proven to be […]

  • Former opponents recall power of Anthony Johnson

    Former opponents recall power of Anthony Johnson

    On April 8th in Buffalo, New York, light heavyweight #1 contender Anthony Johnson will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated rematch with Daniel Cormier for the light heavyweight title. Ahead of the fight, Johnson has been on a tear of the light heavyweight division, going on a 3-fightwin streak that has seen him […]

  • VIDEO | Daniel Cormier and Andre Ward discuss his UFC 210 fight with Anthony Johnson

    VIDEO | Daniel Cormier and Andre Ward discuss his UFC 210 fight with Anthony Johnson

    Daniel Cormier and Andre Ward discuss his UFC 210 fight with Anthony Johnson. https://youtu.be/CdpQga65zAE The octagon will return to Buffalo on April 8 for UFC 210, a pay-per-view event headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch featuring current champion Daniel Cormier taking on top division contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The pay-per-view fight card will […]

  • VIDEO | UFC 210: Cormier vs. Rumble 2 Extended Preview

    VIDEO | UFC 210: Cormier vs. Rumble 2 Extended Preview

    In less than two weeks’ time, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. In the main event of this card, we’ll see Daniel Cormier attempt to defend the UFC light heavyweight title against big puncher Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. This bout will be a rematch of an exciting 2014 contest that […]

  • UFC 210 – Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson 2: Official Fight Card and Start Time

    UFC 210 – Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson 2: Official Fight Card and Start Time

    On April 8, the UFC will take over Buffalo, New York’s Key Arena with UFC 210. In the main event, we’ll see UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier attempt to defend his title against an old foe in Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The co-main event, meanwhile, will see former middleweight champion Chris Weidman attempt to get […]

  • Daniel Cormier reflects on birthday training session ahead of UFC 210

    Daniel Cormier reflects on birthday training session ahead of UFC 210

    In just over two weeks, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated showdown with Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The fight has been targeted on several occasions in the past, however injuries have delayed this highly anticipated rematch. Now, with just over two […]

  • Misha Cirkunov predicts Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson rematch

    Misha Cirkunov predicts Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony “Rumble” Johnson rematch

    On April 8, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. In the card’s main event, we’ll see light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier attempt to defend his title against an old foe in Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Cormier and Rumble first met back in 2015. On that night, Rumble nearly took Cormier’s […]

  • Daniel Cormier is not happy with the official UFC 210 poster

    Daniel Cormier is not happy with the official UFC 210 poster

    In a few short weeks, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will attempt to defend his title against absurdly powerful knockout artist Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The pair’s light heavyweight title showdown, which was originally expected to headline UFC 206 back in December, will instead serve as the main event of UFC 210 on April 8 […]

  • Anthony Johnson plans to ‘Whoop Cormier’s ass’ at UFC 210

    Anthony Johnson plans to ‘Whoop Cormier’s ass’ at UFC 210

    In just over one month, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon against Anthony Johnson for a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 210. The first time the pair met in the Octagon, they were fighting for Jon Jones vacant light heavyweight title two years ago, […]

  • Daniel Cormier forces Anthony Johnson to stand in new interview

    Daniel Cormier forces Anthony Johnson to stand in new interview

    UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier pulled one of the most savage moves in recent memory when he decided to make UFC fight heavyweight #1 contender Anthony Johnson stand during an interview because there was only one seat available. Cormier, who will be having his highly anticipated rematch with Johnson at UFC 210 on April […]

  • Ahead of Anthony Johnson rematch, Daniel Cormier ‘loves the doubt’

    Ahead of Anthony Johnson rematch, Daniel Cormier ‘loves the doubt’

    On April 8th, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon to fight light heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson in a highly anticipated rematch between two light heavyweight superstars. In the pair’s first meeting Cormier secured the vacant light heavyweight title as he submitted Johnson in the third round. Ahead of his Anthony […]

  • Daniel Cormier to Anthony “Rumble” Johnson: you ain’t knocking me out!

    Daniel Cormier to Anthony “Rumble” Johnson: you ain’t knocking me out!

    On April 8, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. The card will be headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between champion Daniel Cormier and challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, who were originally expected to fight at UFC 206 in December. In advance of this fight, Rumble has assured that […]

  • Anthony Johnson explains what will go different in Daniel Cormier rematch

    Anthony Johnson explains what will go different in Daniel Cormier rematch

    At UFC 210, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon in hopes of defending his title for the second time when he faces streaking contender Anthony Johnson in a highly anticipated rematch. This isn’t the first time the pair have met in the Octagon. After Jon Jones was pulled from his […]

  • Daniel Cormier vows to knock Rumble Johnson out

    Daniel Cormier vows to knock Rumble Johnson out

    In the main event of UFC 210, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the Octagon to defend his title belt for the second time as he once again will meet heavy handed knockout artist Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson. Cormier announced the matchup earlier in the week during an appearance on Fox Sports 1’s […]

  • BREAKING! Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson official

    BREAKING! Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson official

    Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson is official! Wednesday evening, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier announced via UFC Tonight that he would be stepping into the Octagon on April 8th in Buffalo, New York to square off against top ranked light heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson. The fight is expected to headline the event, and will […]

  • Anthony Johnson willing to wait “forever” for Daniel Cormier

    Anthony Johnson willing to wait “forever” for Daniel Cormier

    Top ranked UFC light heavyweight Anthony Johnson was just weeks away from his highly anticipated rematch with Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 206 earlier this month. Unfortunately for Rumble, his chance at a rematch with ‘DC’ for the light heavyweight strap was postponed when it was revealed that Cormier had […]