Anthony Johnson
UFC 2007–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 88.0
Scouting report
Single-strike knockout power across multiple divisions defined Anthony "Rumble" Johnson's game. Born in Dublin, Georgia, Johnson earned two UFC title shots off knockouts of Alexander Gustafsson, Glover Teixeira (13 seconds), and Ryan Bader, his striking powered by an 81 Strength rating and 89 Boxing.
Peak ratings
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Returning to the UFC at light heavyweight in 2014, Johnson dismantled Phil Davis at UFC 172, knocked out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in 44 seconds in San Jose, and flattened Alexander Gustafsson in round one in Stockholm to earn a title shot against Daniel Cormier at UFC 187, followed by a knockout of Jimi Manuwa at UFC 191. His one-punch knockout power and sprawl wrestling are reflected in an 94 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.
Johnson produced two of the division's fastest knockouts in 2016, stopping Ryan Bader in 86 seconds in Newark and flattening Glover Teixeira in just 13 seconds with an uppercut at UFC 202 in Las Vegas, before challenging Daniel Cormier for the title again at UFC 210 in Buffalo and retiring. His power and wrestling defense anchor his 95 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.
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