Anthony Johnson avoided mixed martial arts entirely for about two years until the heavyweight championship rematch between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier caught his eye.
The former two-time light heavyweight title challenger is planning a return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he will compete in the heavyweight division. During a Dominance MMA Media press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, “Rumble” confirmed that he is targeting April for his first fight in more than two years.
“Some people will say it’s for money…I’m back because I want to be back,” Johnson said (video via MMAFighting.