No. 1-ranked light heavyweight Anthony Johnson is an imposing figure. In fights, “Rumble” moves forward and typically makes his opponents react to him. He possesses one-punch knockout power, and his opponents know it.
Johnson faces Daniel Cormier in the UFC 187 main event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday with the vacant 205-pound title up for grabs. Cormier describes his opponent’s fighting style as Johnson being a bully inside the cage.
“When I watch Rumble Johnson, he’s a bully. He bullies guys. He makes them go backwards and he traps them.