“The organization is obviously going to come out on top, and the fighters come out on top cause they got paid, and the fans come out on top because they got to see that one fight that they wanted to see.”If the fight does happen, the man they call “Rumble” will look to succeed where legends like Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Vitor Belfort, Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson have all failed, and topple the seemingly unbeatable Jon Jones.While he recognizes the scale of this challenge, Rumble believes he could pull it off.“I do think I can take Jon,” he said. Neil Magny has some stellar wins on his resume, but Saturday’s might be his best yet. That was the case Tuesday, when Jones responded to recent comments made by former UFC 205-pound title challenger “Rumble,” who’s bulked up since he retired from MMA in April 2017, plans on making a comeback in 2020 at heavyweight. Aleksandar Rakic had his rise in the light heavyweight division paused in December 2019, but now may find himself right back in the mix. On Tuesday, The lineup for the second half of Bellator’s back-to-back events in September continues to grow with the addition of a welterweight fight. Anthony Smith’s loss to Aleksandar Rakic confirmed his feeling on a size and strength difference at light heavyweight.
“If a fight that was supposed to happen four years ago is still a hot topic, that’s not some half a million dollar payday. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. The man known as Rumble confirmed earlier this … He still plans on being part of it despite his intended return to the UFC. Johnson also has served as an ambassador for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.Jones currently is without a next fight after making two title defenses this year. Two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson has recently expressed interest in a showdown with reigning champ Jon Jones — but not at light heavyweight.Instead, Johnson has been campaigning for a lucrative heavyweight showdown with the light heavyweight king.Speaking with UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator veteran Josh Thomson on “Jon and I were supposed to fight four years ago,” he said.
Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade’s flyweight debut is in the works. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. “If I have to fight one through 10 in order to get a title shot, I’m ready and willing to do that.” UFC on ESPN+ 33 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok. That’s worthy of every penny you deserve to fight somebody.“I’m not gonna say a number right now,” he added when pressed about how much he’d have to be paid to end his retirement for this fight. “I honestly believe I can beat anybody. Anthony Johnson has said he will do what he can to make the light heavyweight limit and set up a fight with Jon Jones.. “But it would only be to fight Jon.”That got Jones’ attention, who shared some words in a pair of tweets.You better make sure you have that cardio together big fellaWe’ve always been cool but I’ll be more than happy to choke you out if that’s what you’re looking for.Jones and Johnson do have some unfinished business. 15. After losing by second-round submission this time, Johnson announced his retirement.Since then, Johnson launched his cannabis company, Competitive Body Development. Sunday, August 30, 2020 Jon Jones vs Anthony Johnson May 23, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States UFC News. Johnson was supposed to challenge Jones for the light heavyweight title at UFC 187 in 2015, but Jones was stripped and suspended indefinitely in connection with a hit-and-run before the fight took place. “Rumble,” who’s bulked up since he retired from MMA in April 2017, plans on making a comeback in 2020 at heavyweight. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience.