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Report: Anthony Johnson no Longer Competing in Bellator’s LHW Grand Prix
By FCF Staff
It looks like Bellator’s light heavyweight grand prix has lost one of its biggest names, as it’s being reported Anthony Johnson has withdrawn from the competition.
Johnson was scheduled to fight champion Vadim Nemkov, in the semifinals … Read More
Report: Anthony Johnson Arrested Over Alleged Use of Stolen Credit Card
By FCF Staff
Not far removed from Anthony Johnson’s thrilling, KO win at Bellator 258, it’s being reported the fighter’s been arrested over the alleged use of a stolen credit card.
The 37-year-old Johnson, who finished José Augusto last weekend … Read More
Bellator 258 Highlights: Anthony Johnson Bombs Out Jose Augusto
.@Anthony_Rumble had a few words to follow this KO at #Bellator258.#MMA #BellatorOnShowtime pic.twitter.com/srsYmhB6Dy
— BellatorMMA (@BellatorMMA) May 8, 2021
RUMBLE IS BACK
🤜🤯 A dynamite #Bellator debut for @Anthony_Rumble as he advances in the #BellatorLHWGP tonight at #Bellator258.#MMA pic.twitter.com/8wdHL67FER
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Bellator 258: Sergio Pettis Wins BW Title, Anthony Johnson Scores KO in Return
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 258, which took place Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, Sergio Pettis ended the championship reign of Juan Archuleta, by outscoring the bantamweight for the decision win.
In the … Read More
Report: Anthony Johnson Receives New Opponent For Bellator LHW GP
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Yoel Romero has been removed from Bellator’s light heavyweight grand prix, and a fight with Anthony Johnson, the promotion has signed a new opponent for ‘Rumble’.
Recently Bellator announced that Romero has not … Read More
Vadim Nemkov Comments on Facing Anthony Johnson or Yoel Romero, Following Bellator 257 Win
By FCF Staff
After Vadim Nemkov advanced to the semifinals of Bellator’s light heavyweight grand prix, by defeating Phil Davis, the champ weighed in on his potential, next opponent.
Nemkov battled Davis in the headliner of Bellator 257, and outscored … Read More
Bellator LHW Grand Prix to Include Anthony Johnson – Yoel Romero Fight
By FCF Staff
Bellator held a press conference today to announce some of the promotion’s plans for 2021, and those include a light heavyweight grand prix.
During the press conference, Bellator confirmed that on April 9th, Ryan Bader will battle … Read More
Report: Anthony Johnson Headed to Bellator For Comeback Run
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson has been talking about fighting again for a little while now. But, it looks like the fighter’s comeback run will not take place under the UFC banner as expected.
The 36-year-old fighter announced his retirement … Read More
Anthony Johnson’s Confident he Can do Some Damage in UFC’s Heavyweight Division
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson is planning to return to the UFC next year, and to do so in the heavyweight division, and “Rumble’s” confident he can make some noise fighting above 205.
Johnson surprised the MMA world in 2017, … Read More
Anthony Johnson is Still Hoping to Face Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson reported before that his UFC return would take place at heavyweight. But, more recently the former light-heavyweight contender has said he’s still hoping to face 205 king, Jon Jones.
Johnson retired from pro-MMA in 2017, … Read More
Jon Jones And Anthony Johnson Face Off at Bodybuilding Expo
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones recently shared out a picture of him facing off with Anthony Johnson, at a recent bodybuilding expo.
Johnson announced he was retiring from MMA last year, following his second loss to light-heavyweight champ, Daniel Cormier.… Read More
Manager Reports Anthony Johnson Considering Comeback at Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson’s only been retired from professional fighting for approximately half-a-year, but the feared slugger is reportedly considering a comeback.
Johnson announced he was retiring after he was submitted by light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier in April. At … Read More
Anthony Johnson to Put “Rumble” Nickname Aside Following Retirement Announcement,
By FCF Staff
Following Anthony Johnson’s surprising retirement announcement this weekend at UFC 210, the 33 year-old is putting the “Rumble” nickname aside.
Johnson, who was submitted by light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier on Saturday, recently posted the following statement:
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UFC 210: Anthony Johnson Says New Endeavour is Not “Better” Than Fighting, Just “Different”
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson sent a shock wave throughout MMA by announcing he’s retiring on Saturday night, but the feared striker says his new endeavour is not necessarily better than fighting.
Johnson made his surprising announcement after he was … Read More
UFC 210: Anthony Johnson Backstage Interview
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Submits Anthony Johnson, Latter Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier moved to 2-0 against Anthony Johnson tonight at UFC 210, by submitting the feared slugger in the second round.
Johnson took Cormier down in the opening round, and landed a headkick later in the frame, … Read More
UFC 210: Jon Jones on Why He’d “Put my Money” on Daniel Cormier, in Rematch With Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will likely face the winner of tonight’s UFC 210 headliner, and the former light-heavyweight champ believes he’ll be facing Daniel Cormier for a second time.
Cormier will battle the heavy handed, Anthony Johnson tonight, which … Read More