Though it’s not set in stone yet, all signs are pointing to Anthony Johnson returning to the UFC next year.
Earlier this year, the man known as “Rumble” announced that he would be coming out of retirement and returning to active competition. Johnson walked away from the sport after a failed title bid against Daniel Cormier in 2017, opting to pursue other career interests in the CBD and medical marijuana industry. And while he couldn’t avoid the clarion call of combat for too long, Johnson says his time away from the sport was critical and has reinvigorated him for his comeback.