What happened to Jones vs Johnson?
Background. The event was expected to be headlined by a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between then champion Jon Jones and top contender Anthony Johnson. However on April 28, following Jones’ hit-and-run incident (see section below), the UFC decided to strip him of the title and suspend him indefinitely.
Why did Anthony Johnson leave the UFC?
“There was no animosity, nothing bad when the UFC and I split. It was honestly a mutual thing. There was no bad blood, no negativity, no anything. When MMA Junkie asked White about “Rumble” after UFC Fight Night 183, White indicated both parties wanted to stay together, but the partnership ultimately couldn’t continue.
Is Anthony Johnson returning to the UFC?
Despite initial claims about moving up to heavyweight, Johnson eventually decided to stay in the light heavyweight division. In October 2019, Johnson confirmed he was in talks with the UFC brass to come back as part of the heavyweight division and would like to return in April 2020.
Why was Cormier Jones 2 a no contest?
Jon Jones was supposed to fight DC in a rematch at UFC 200 after a brief suspension period, but was soon flagged for a drug violation. Jones was put on provisional suspension, and once sample ‘B’ came back positive as well, CSAC announced the overturning of the result to a no contest.
Who Will Jon Jones fight next?
9, 2021. Jones, who is currently plotting his UFC heavyweight takeover after vacating his 205-pound crown in 2020, revealed the news on social media Saturday afternoon. According to “Bones,” he will compete against Hager at the upcoming Fury Pro Grappling event next month in New Jersey.
Is Yoel Romero still fighting?
Yoel Romero Palacio (born April 30, 1977) is a Cuban professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. He is currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he competes in the Light Heavyweight division….
| Yoel Romero | |
|---|---|
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
Who bought Bellator?
Viacom
Under Rebney’s ownership, Bellator events were structured around single-elimination tournaments that awarded the winner a check for $100,000 and a guaranteed world-title fight against a current Bellator world champion in the applicable weight class. In December 2011, Viacom purchased majority ownership of Bellator.
Is Anthony Rumble Johnson retired?
Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson Announces Retirement from MMA After Loss at UFC 210. After a tough loss to UFC light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier at UFC 210, fearsome knockout artist Anthony “Rumble” Johnson announced his shocking retirement from mixed martial arts during his post-fight interview.
How old is Anthony Rumble Johnson?
37 years (March 6, 1984)
Anthony Johnson/Age
Johnson, 37, was scheduled to challenge Nemkov for the light heavyweight championship, as part of Bellator’s ongoing tournament. He announced via social media on Saturday, however, that he will not fight for the rest of 2021.
Why was Jon Jones win overturned?
On September 13, the CSAC announced that it had overturned the result of the fight with Cormier from a KO victory for Jones to a no-contest, after both Jones’s A and B samples tested positive for Turinabol. Jones was also stripped of the title for a third time, and it was then returned to Cormier.
Will Anthony Johnson appeal his UFC 210 loss to Daniel Cormier?
As expected, Anthony Johnson has filed an appeal with the New York State Athletic Commission following his loss to Daniel Cormier at UFC 210 .
Will Daniel Cormier defend his belt against Rumble at UFC 210?
Daniel Cormier was victorious in his first bout with Anthony Johnson at UFC 187. “DC” is confident he will defend his belt and defeat Rumble in their rematch at UFC 210 on April 8. Cynthia Calvillo will fight in just her second UFC bout on Saturday at UFC 210 when she takes on Pearl Gonzalez.
Can Anthony Johnson knock out Daniel Cormier with his hands?
As one of the UFC’s prolific knockout artists, Anthony Johnson has always been comfortable doing his talking with his hands. On April 8 he’ll put his hands to the test against Daniel Cormier at UFC 210 in Buffalo, NY. Watch Jan Blachowicz knockout Ilir Latifi in his UFC debut in Oct. of 2014.
Who did Anthony Johnson fight at UFC 210 weigh-in?
Watch UFC 210 stars Daniel Cormier, Anthony Johnson, Chris Weidman and Gegard Mousasi face-off at the UFC 210 weigh-in on Friday. Watch as Anthony Johnson discusses his upbringing and family life. Johnson fights for the UFC light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier at UFC 210 on April 8.