Anthony Johnson
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Anthony Johnson holds a professional MMA record of 23-6-0. 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: May 7, 2021. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, 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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2004Champion · NJCAA · 174 lb
- Champion · State HS · Georgia (GHSA)
- Lassen Community College · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2003-2004
- West Laurens High School · Wrestling Folkstyle
Camp
- Blackzilians · Boca Raton, Florida, US Former
- Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US Former
Coaches
- Henri Hooft · Striking coach
Training partners
- Rashad Evans
- Michael Johnson
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Anthony Johnson sits in the top 25.
- #5 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Welterweight1.8
- #6 Fastest finishes, Welterweight0:13
- #6 Fastest knockouts, Welterweight0:13
- #7 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight1.6
- #8 Fastest finishes, Light Heavyweight0:13
- #8 Fastest knockouts, Light Heavyweight0:13
- #10 Most knockouts11
- #13 Most knockouts, Welterweight6
- #4 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Welterweight1.8
- #5 Fastest finishes, Welterweight0:13
- #5 Fastest knockouts, Welterweight0:13
- #6 Fastest finishes, Light Heavyweight0:13
- #6 Fastest knockouts, Light Heavyweight0:13
- #6 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight1.6
- #9 Most knockouts11
- #11 Best striking differential, Welterweight1.62
Bonus résumé
Anthony Johnson has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Glover Teixeira · UFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2Aug 20, 2016
- ★ POTNvs Ryan Bader · UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs BaderJan 30, 2016
- ★ POTNvs Jimi Manuwa · UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2Sep 5, 2015
- ★ POTNvs Alexander Gustafsson · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs JohnsonJan 24, 2015
- ★ POTNvs Rogerio Nogueira · UFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 26, 2014
- ★ KOTNvs Charlie Brenneman · UFC Live: Cruz vs JohnsonOct 1, 2011
- ★ FOTNvs Josh Koscheck · UFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2Nov 21, 2009
- ★ KOTNvs Kevin Burns · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir FinaleDec 13, 2008
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.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Anthony Johnson earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Jose AugustoBellatorBellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis· May 7, 2021· 23-6 vs 7-3TKOR2 · 1:30
- LOSSUFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 19-1SUBR2 · 3:37
- WINUFCUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 20, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 22-5 vs 25-5POTNTKOR1 · 0:13
- WINvs Ryan BaderUFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 21-5 vs 20-5POTNTKOR1 · 1:26
- WINvs Jimi ManuwaUFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 20-5 vs 15-2POTNTKOR2 · 0:28
- LOSSUFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 16-1SUBR3 · 2:39
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 19-4 vs 16-3POTNTKOR1 · 2:15
- WINUFCUFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 21-6POTNTKOR1 · 0:44
- WINvs Phil DavisUFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 12-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mike KyleWSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock· Jan 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 20-11-1TKOR1 · 2:03
- WINWSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson· Mar 23, 2013· Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 19-10UD
- WINWSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 14-4TKOR1 · 3:58
- WINvs Jake RosholtXtreme Fight Night 9· Sep 21, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 12-5TKOR2 · 4:22
- WINvs Esteves JonesTitan FC 24· Aug 24, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 8-4TKOR2 · 0:51
- WINvs David BranchTitan FC 22· May 25, 2012· Catchweight· 11-4 vs 10-3UD
- LOSSUFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Middleweight· 10-4 vs 21-9SUBR1 · 4:49
- WINUFCUFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson· Oct 1, 2011· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 14-3KOTNTKOR1 · 2:49
- WINvs Dan HardyUFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· Mar 26, 2011· Welterweight· 9-3 vs 23-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2· Nov 21, 2009· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 14-4FOTNSUBR2 · 4:47
- WINUFCUFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 11-4TKOR1 · 0:41
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 14-5TKOR1 · 4:39
- WINvs Kevin BurnsUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale· Dec 13, 2008· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 7-2KOTNTKOR3 · 0:28
- LOSSvs Kevin BurnsUFCUFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Welterweight· 5-2 vs 7-1TKOR3 · 3:35
- WINvs Tommy SpeerUFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 11-3TKOR1 · 0:51
- LOSSUFCUFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 29-12-1SUBR2 · 3:05
- WINvs Chad ReinerUFCUFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher· Jun 12, 2007· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 13-3TKOR1 · 0:13
- WINvs Rich MoskowitzColorado Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 2-0 vs 9-4DEC
- WINvs Keith WilsonColorado Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 2-0 vs 5-3DEC
- WINvs Jonathan RomeroCalifornia Regional· Aug 18, 2006· 1-0 vs 1-1TKO
- LOSSvs Ryan BaderSubmission Underground 19· Dec 20, 2020· 0-2-2DEC
- DRAWQuintet Ultra· Dec 12, 2019· 0-1-2DRAW
- DRAWQuintet Ultra· Dec 12, 2019· 0-1-1DRAW
- LOSSvs Craig JonesSubmission Underground 9· Jul 7, 2019· 0-1SUBR1 · 0:47
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1714▲13
- Peak
- 1917Aug 21, 2016
- Rated fights
- 29
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 Jose Augusto at Bellator 258: Archuleta vs. Pettis on Friday, May 7, 2021, WIN (TKO).
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.