Age: 27Nickname: Rumble
Class: Welterweight
Gym: Cung Le’s USH
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170
Style: Wrestling
Next Fight: Vs. Charlie Brenneman at UFC on Versus 6
Bio: One of the most ferocious strikers in the welterweight division, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson began his combat career as a standout wrestler at West Laurens High School in Georgia, winning two state championships and placing second twice more. He took those wrestling credentials to Lassen College in California, where Johnson would become the 2004 NJCAA national wrestling champion at 174 lbs.
Johnson’s claim to fame, though, is not his wrestling prowess. At UFC Fight Night 10 in 2007, Johnson introduced himself to the UFC and the world by knocking out Chad Reiner in just 13 seconds of the first round. It would be the first of many highlight-reel knockouts in Johnson’s career. Rumble demonstrates that striking ability in this TapouT VTC online MMA training video:
Standing 6’2 and often cutting 40 lbs. or more before weigh-ins, “Rumble” is an imposing figure to step into the Octagon with. His results inside the cage only confirmed what his fearsome look suggested, as Johnson earned his first five UFC wins by KO or TKO, with only one of those fights making it out of the first round.
But while Johnson’s knockout power may be his calling card, opponents cannot forget his wrestling pedigree. Johnson showed that against Dan Hardy, flipping the script on what was expected to be a standup affair and taking Hardy down repeatedly to earn the first decision victory of his UFC career.
Whether it is wrestling or striking, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson can help you improve your game. Train with him by signing up for TapouTVTC.com today. Johnson’s MMA training modules include:
- Jab Left High Kick
- Fake Shot to Head Kick
- Rear Leg Punch Kick
- Slip to Uppercut Hook Straight Right
- Jab Cross Hook to Leg Kick
Johnson’s turned himself into one of the most dangerous strikers in mixed martial arts. By joining TapouT VTC you give him the opportunity to transform you into a professional fighter and heralded striker. No more excuses, your online MMA training starts now!
| Event | Date | Oponent | Result | Decision |
| UFC Fight Night 24 | Mar 26, 2011 | Dan Hardy | Win | Unanimous |
| UFC 106 | Nov 21, 2009 | Josh Koscheck | Loss | Submission |
| UFC 104 | Oct 24, 2009 | Yoshiyuki Yoshida | Win | TKO |
| UFC Fight Night 17 | Feb 7, 2009 | Luigi Fioravanti | Win | TKO |
| TUF Finale 8 | Dec 13, 2008 | Kevin Burns | Win | KO |
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