Best fights of Anthony Johnson
Over 15 years as a professional, Anthony Johnson compiled a 23-6 (17) record, including three title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anthony Johnson KOs Ryan Bader
On January 30, 2016 Anthony Johnson faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 20-5, and Bader was 32 with a record of 20-4. Johnson was coming off a win and Bader was on a 5-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Ryan Bader via KO in the 1st round.
2. Anthony Johnson KOs Glover Teixeira in 13 seconds
On August 20, 2016 Anthony Johnson faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 32 years old with a record of 21-5, and Teixeira was 36 with a record of 25-4. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Teixeira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Glover Teixeira via KO in the 1st round.
3. Anthony Johnson KOs Antônio Rogério Nogueira in 44 seconds
On July 26, 2014 Anthony Johnson faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 17-4, and Nogueira was 38 with a record of 21-5. Johnson was on a 7-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Antônio Rogério Nogueira via KO in the 1st round.
4. Anthony Johnson KOs Alexander Gustafsson
On January 24, 2015 Anthony Johnson faced Alexander Gustafsson in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 18-4, and Gustafsson was 28 with a record of 16-2. Johnson was on a 8-fight winning streak and Gustafsson was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Alexander Gustafsson via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Anthony Johnson KOs Luigi Fioravanti
On February 7, 2009 Anthony Johnson faced Luigi Fioravanti in a welterweight bout. Johnson was 24 years old with a record of 6-2, and Fioravanti was 28 with a record of 14-4. Both Johnson and Fioravanti were coming off a win. Johnson stopped Luigi Fioravanti via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Anthony Johnson defeats Phil Davis
On April 26, 2014 Anthony Johnson faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 30 years old with a record of 16-4, and Davis was 29 with a record of 12-1. Johnson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
7. Anthony Johnson KOs Yoshiyuki Yoshida in 41 seconds
On October 24, 2009 Anthony Johnson faced Yoshiyuki Yoshida in a welterweight bout. Johnson was 25 years old with a record of 7-2, and Yoshida was 35 with a record of 11-3. Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Yoshida was coming off a win. Johnson stopped Yoshiyuki Yoshida via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Anthony Johnson loses to Daniel Cormier via KO
On May 23, 2015 Anthony Johnson fought Daniel Cormier for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Johnson was 31 years old with a record of 19-4, and Cormier was 36 with a record of 15-1. Johnson was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Cormier was coming off a loss. Cormier submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
9. Anthony Johnson defeats Andrei Arlovski
On March 23, 2013 Anthony Johnson faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 14-4, and Arlovski was 34 with a record of 19-9. Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johnson won via unanimous decision.
10. Anthony Johnson KOs Mike Kyle
On January 18, 2014 Anthony Johnson faced Mike Kyle in a light heavyweight bout. Johnson was 29 years old with a record of 15-4, and Kyle was 33 with a record of 20-10-1. Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Kyle was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Mike Kyle via KO in the 1st round.