Anthony Johnson lost to UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier by second-round submission in the UFC 210 main event last weekend and immediately retired afterwards, shocking the entire mixed martial arts fan base. It was an emotional moment for “Rumble,” and he wanted his cornermen inside the cage during his announcement to share the moment with them.
But Johnson’s coaches, including Henri Hooft, appeared to have already proceeded to the arena floor and backstage, seemingly catching the 205-pound contender off guard. He continued his retirement speech on without his cornermen inside the Octagon.