Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has long been considered a flash in the pan. He’s a destroyer and virtually unstoppable when he’s the hammer.
But when adversity rears its ugly head, the oft-praised destroyer willingly accepts being the nail.
Bloodied and battered, Johnson sat with his chin down to his chest after the second round of his light heavyweight title fight with Daniel Cormier on Saturday night. The highly anticipated main event tilt was set to crown a new UFC champion in the vacant spot left by Jon Jones.
After dropping Cormier with a punch early in the fight, Johnson looked breathless and stunned by the third round.