Fighter

Anthony Johnson

"Rumble"

23-6-0★ 8bonuses United States

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Grappling 0-2-2

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Anthony Johnson holds a professional MMA record of 23-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 29 bouts on record. Anthony Johnson has won 23 fights: 17 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Anthony Johnson lands 3.25 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 2.43 takedowns per 15 minutes. Anthony Johnson also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: April 9, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-03-06
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dublin, Georgia, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Sniper

97 · top 6% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power98

Kick power78

Punch speed98

Kick speed76

Accuracy97

Takedowns96

Ground striking97

Submissions72

Chin72

Body strength92

Cardio61

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.25per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.83per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.43per 15 min

57% success

Takedowns stuffed77%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Anthony Johnson has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×5★ KOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Anthony Johnson earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Jose Augusto
Bellator 258· May 7, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 7-2
TKO
R2 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Daniel CormierTitle bout
UFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 9, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 22-5 vs 18-1
SUB
R2 · 3:37
WIN
vs Glover Teixeira
UFCUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 21, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 21-5 vs 25-4
TKO
R1 · 0:13
POTN
WIN
vs Ryan Bader
UFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 31, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 20-5 vs 20-4
TKO
R1 · 1:26
POTN
WIN
vs Jimi Manuwa
UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 15-1
TKO
R2 · 0:28
POTN
LOSS
vs Daniel CormierTitle bout
UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 19-4 vs 15-1
SUB
R3 · 2:39
WIN
vs Alexander Gustafsson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 16-2
TKO
R1 · 2:15
POTN
WIN
vs Rogerio Nogueira
UFCUFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 21-5
TKO
R1 · 0:44
POTN
WIN
vs Phil Davis
UFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 12-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Kyle
WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock· Jan 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 20-10-1
TKO
R1 · 2:03
WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski
WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 19-9
UD
WIN
vs D.J. Linderman
WSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Jake Rosholt
Xtreme Fight Night 9· Sep 21, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 12-4
TKO
R2 · 4:22
WIN
vs Esteves Jones
Titan FC 24· Aug 24, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 8-3
TKO
R2 · 0:51
WIN
vs David Branch
Titan FC 22· May 25, 2012· Catchweight· 10-4 vs 10-2
UD
LOSS
vs Vitor Belfort
UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 20-9
SUB
R1 · 4:49
WIN
vs Charlie Brenneman
UFCUFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson· Oct 1, 2011· Welterweight· 9-3 vs 14-2
TKO
R1 · 2:49
KOTN
WIN
vs Dan Hardy
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 23-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Josh Koscheck
UFCUFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2· Nov 21, 2009· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 13-4
SUB
R2 · 4:47
FOTN
WIN
vs Yoshiyuki Yoshida
UFCUFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 0:41
WIN
vs Luigi Fioravanti
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 4:39
WIN
vs Kevin Burns
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale· Dec 13, 2008· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 7-1
TKO
R3 · 0:28
KOTN
LOSS
vs Kevin Burns
UFCUFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 6-1
TKO
R3 · 3:35
WIN
vs Tommy Speer
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 11-2
TKO
R1 · 0:51
LOSS
vs Rich Clementi
UFCUFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 28-12-1
SUB
R2 · 3:05
WIN
vs Chad Reiner
UFCUFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher· Jun 12, 2007· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 0:13
WIN
vs Rich Moskowitz
Colorado Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 1-0 vs 9-3
DEC
WIN
vs Keith Wilson
Colorado Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 1-0 vs 5-2
DEC
WIN
vs Jonathan Romero
California Regional· Aug 18, 2006· 0-0 vs 1-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Anthony Johnson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Apr 14, 2014
Times ranked: 113

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1712▲13
Peak: 1914Aug 21, 2016
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Anthony Johnson fight next?

Anthony Johnson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Anthony Johnson's record?

Anthony Johnson's professional MMA record is 23-6-0.

Who is Anthony Johnson fighting next?

Anthony Johnson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Anthony Johnson fight last?

Anthony Johnson most recently fought Daniel Cormier at UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2 on Sunday, April 9, 2017, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Anthony Johnson fight in?

Anthony Johnson fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Anthony Johnson have?

Anthony Johnson has 17 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Anthony Johnson won?

Anthony Johnson has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 5× Performance of the Night, 2× KO of the Night.

How tall is Anthony Johnson?

Anthony Johnson is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Anthony Johnson weigh?

Anthony Johnson weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Anthony Johnson's reach?

Anthony Johnson has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Anthony Johnson?

Anthony Johnson is 42 years old (born Mar 6, 1984).

Where is Anthony Johnson from?

Anthony Johnson is from United States.

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