Anthony "Rumble" Johnson's weight cutting problems have been well documented, but after a successful WSOF run, and a return match in the UFC in May that saw him take highly ranked Phil "Mr. Wonderful" Davis completely by surprise, Johnson could potentially be up for comeback of the year. Rumble's next opponent is Antônio Rogério Nogueira, a.k.a. Little Nog, the Pride legend. They're due to meet at the end of July at UFC on Fox 12, and it's a favourable match-up for Johnson. Minotoro's had trouble staying healthy over the years, being considerably less active than his brother, Minotauro (Big Nog). In fact, he's fought only twice in recent memory, defeating Tito Ortiz in 2011 and Rashad Evans in 2013. Expect Nogueira, should he make it to the match without a training injury, to go out on his shield in this one, as he won't be able to withstand the power of Johnson. It could very well be his last fight, as at 38, his body is seriously breaking down. And if Rumble wins it - which he should - he'll likely be one fight away from title contention, and a match with Jones.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
