Anthony Smith’s loss to Aleksandar Rakic confirmed his feeling on a size and strength difference at light heavyweight. 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. See whom Anthony Smith should fight next after his loss to Aleksander Rakic in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. Branch was notified the morning of the weight in that Johnson was not going to make weight, so as a result he weighed in at 189 lb. “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. However, Anthony Johnson would go on to fight Daniel Cormier for the title. The fight was set in 2014, but Jones found a new … Johnson provides that puncher chance that you’d need against Jones and we’re all for it.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All MMA and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us. However, this fight makes more sense than other fights out there for Anthony Johnson. On Tuesday, Is it possible that all Oscar De La Hoya hopes for is a money grab with someone like Conor McGregor? See whom Aleksandar Rakic should fight next after his victory over Anthony Smith in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. However, Anthony Johnson would go on to fight Daniel Cormier for the title. At this point, there is no arguing the fact that Jon Jones is the best lightweight ever.

After losing by second-round submission this time, Johnson announced his retirement.Since then, Johnson launched his cannabis company, Competitive Body Development. Justin Scoggins vs. Josh Sampo; In case you didn't notice, there's a whole lot to love about this card. 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. However, he recently “Yeah, I mean, if I get down to around 230, 235 and I feel comfortable, I’ll go down to light heavyweight,” Johnson said. Johnson went on to fight Daniel Cormier for the vacant belt and lost by submission in the third round.From there, “Rumble” strung together three consecutive wins by knockout to earn a rematch with Cormier at UFC 210. He also said that johnson is interested in fighting ranked opponents such as Junior Dos Antos and Alistair Overeem. 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. Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony "Rumble" Johnson says that he doesn't get excited watching Jon Jones fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! See whom Aleksandar Rakic should fight next after his victory over Anthony Smith in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. Discussion in 'General MMA discussion' started by imhungry4444, Jan 24, 2015. ? We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like.Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.5 bold Premier League predictions: Solskjaer sacked after Liverpool lossWhat’s wrong with a Conor McGregor vs. Frankie Edgar fight? Jones More Than Happy To Choke Out ‘Rumble’ by Adam Guillen Jr. MMAmania.com Oct 16, 2019, 11:00pm EDT Even though Jon Jones has always been cool with Anthony Johnson, "Bones… Watching Jones use his legs to keep distance and rack up pointsThen there’s the aspect of the rebooking to consider. he also said that Johnson will be taking it to media to announce his comeback in coming weeks.Now it’s a big if for Jon Jones and Anthony Johnson to step into the octagon at heavyweight division.