Anthony Johnson- MMA

Anthony Johnson MMA

Anthony Kewoa Johnson is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He gained popularity while fighting in the UFC as a welterweight. Over the years, Johnson has ascended two weight classes and has now reintroduced himself as light heavyweight fighter and after a successful run in other promotions he's back in the UFC and is ready to establish himself as one of the best light heavyweight fighters in the world. He is currently the #5 ranked light heavyweight in the official UFC rankings.

Fighting out of Boca Rotan, Florida, Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 10 in June 2007, knocking out Chad Reiner just thirteen seconds into the first round. He stayed in the UFC for a few years till 2012, sometimes changing his division. Johnson was released from the UFC after he lost via first round submission to Vitor Belfort.

Anthony Johnson MMA

After the UFC, Johnson tried fighting in different promotions such as Titan Fighting Championships, World Series before making his return to the UFC in February, 2014, with a four-fight deal. In his return bout he faced top ranked Light Heavyweight Phil Davis in the co-main event at UFC 172. Instead of cutting weight and fighting at the 170lbs Welterweight division, Johnson fought at 205lbs in the Light Heavyweight division. Despite being the underdog, Johnson was successful in his return, defeating Davis via unanimous decision after dominating all three rounds of the fight.

Besides training and fighting in the UFC, he also appeared in the movie Warrior as a fighter named Orlando "Midnight" Le.

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