Anthony “Rumble” Johnson's Professional MMA debut
Johnson made his professional debut against Jonathan Romero on August 18, 2006, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Jonathan Romero who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Anthony Johnson beat Jonathan Romero by KO/TKO at 1:09 of Round 1.
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Johnson made his debut in the UFC against Chad Reiner on June 12, 2007, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 10: Stout vs Fisher having compiled a 3-0-0 professional MMA record.
Anthony Johnson beat Chad Reiner by KO/TKO at 0:13 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to fight a total of 19 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-6-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Johnson took his next fight at TFC on May 25, 2012, fighting against David Branch on the main event of Titan FC 22: Johnson vs. Branch.
Anthony Johnson beat David Branch by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 6 fights outside of the promotion, Johnson returned to the UFC on April 26, 2014, fighting against Phil Davis on the co-main event of UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 16-4-0
Anthony Johnson beat Phil Davis by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Daniel Cormier
Johnson lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Daniel Cormier on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier.
Anthony Johnson lost to Daniel Cormier by Submission at 2:39 of Round 3.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Daniel Cormier
Johnson lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Daniel Cormier on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2.
Anthony Johnson lost to Daniel Cormier by Submission at 3:37 of Round 2.
When was Anthony Johnson's last win?
Johnson's last win came against Jose Augusto Azevedo at Bellator 258 on Friday May 7, 2021. Anthony Johnson beat Jose Augusto Azevedo by KO/TKO at 1:30 of Round 2.