Mixed martial artist Anthony Johnson poses on the scale during his weigh-in for UFC 202 at MGM Grand Conference Center on August 19, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Johnson will meet Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout on August 20, 2016, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Former UFC star Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson seems to be getting into shape for a possible return
Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson is remembered for his explosive punches and knockouts during his time in the world of MMA.
The 36-year-old made a name for himself in the UFC and finished his career with a 22-6 record. However, the Light Heavyweight was never able to win a title in the promotion.
Johnson twice lost to Daniel Cormier for the title, but most UFC fans will remember his hard-hitting style.
The American has taken up other ventures since his last fight in 2017, which was for the Light Heavyweight title.
However, Johnson recently shared a video of him training and he also claimed he had more time to work with his fighters.
Johnson had spoken of returning to UFC in 2020 as part of the Heavyweight division and was asked about the same.
A fan questioned when Johnson would be back, and the MMA star provided a positive response on the same.
Returning to the UFC would be something incredible given that Johnson hasn’t fought in the last two years.
However, it seems he might come back in the Heavyweight division and that would mean facing Stipe Miocic, possibly.
Miocic has been out of action since his second clash against Cormier. Miocic was able to pick up the title in that fight but he has been out due to an eye injury he picked up in that fight.
Cormier has been accused of using eye pokes several times in the past and Miocic underwent surgery to fix that problem.
Cormier and Miocic have spoken about possibly fighting in the future. And Johnson can’t face Miocic just after his UFC return.
He needs to prove he can swing with the best, but if he keeps training like this, a UFC return could happen soon, as he said.
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