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UFC on FOX 18: Anthony Johnson isn't 'mentally weak,' promises Ryan Bader is 'in for a long night'

No. 2-ranked light heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson is no stranger to having his work ethic questioned. The former 205-pound title challenger was called out by current champion Daniel Cormier prior to their main event at UFC 187 last May, and now "Rumble" is facing the heat from Power MMA head coach Aaron Simpson.

"A-Train" is a former UFC fighter himself and he's also the current coach of Johnson's UFC on FOX 18 opponent tomorrow night (Sat., Jan. 30, 2016), Ryan Bader. Simpson appeared on the MMA Hour earlier this week to discuss the New Jersey headliner and he had some choice words for the Blackzilian product, who was allegedly pursued by the former's alma mater of Arizona State University many years ago for his wrestling ability.