{"id":157438,"date":"2015-07-26T06:08:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-26T13:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=157438"},"modified":"2022-02-04T18:36:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T02:36:00","slug":"rumble-johnson-on-next-opponent-so-what-if-hes-not-top-ten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/ufcnews\/rumble-johnson-on-next-opponent-so-what-if-hes-not-top-ten\/","title":{"rendered":"“Rumble” Johnson on Next Opponent: ‘So What If He’s Not Top Ten!’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 187 in May and another knockout win will give him the momentum he needs for another run at the title.<\/p>\n

Normally, a fighter ranked first in his weight class under the champion would face someone in the top five. “Rumble”, however, is set to face number twelve-ranked Jan Blachowicz at UFC 191. Even though Blachowicz is a former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, he is only 1-1 inside the octagon and has not defeated anybody in the top ten.<\/p>\n

While it seems like an easy fight for Johnson, he will not be taking the former KSW champion lightly. “Rumble” was given a similar opportunity when he fought Phil Davis, and he wants to give Blachowicz his chance to shine at UFC 191!<\/p>\n

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Everybody forgot that I was ranked 14 when I fought Phil Davis. I'm fighting Jan because he deserves a chance just like I was given one!<\/p>\n

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) July 16, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n