Two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Johnson, who retired from the sport unexpectedly in April 2017, has opened up about his decision to quit the sport -- and what it would take to bring him back.
“Rumble” will be remembered for being one of the scariest competitors to ever step foot inside the Octagon knocking out the likes of Glover Teixeira, Ryan Bader, Jimi Manuwa and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The 34-year-old challenged Cormier twice for the title during his time in the UFC losing on both occasions by rear-naked choke after landing heavy shots on the champ early.On a recent episode of the “Into the Weeds” Podcast, Johnson recalled why he decided to call it quits on his career (transcription via MMAJunkie):
“Being in the cage and fighting -- this happened during the fight, I think after I knocked somebody out. I don’t remember who it was,” Johnson said. “I remember looking at Dana on the other side of the cage and…