The mixed martial arts community was caught off guard when Anthony “Rumble” Johnson took to the microphone after his loss to Daniel Cormier and revealed that his “UFC 210” main event would be his final fight.
Johnson revealed during his post-fight interview with UFC commentator Joe Rogan that he has already secured a job elsewhere, and thanked his fans and coaches for the time he spent with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Take a look at UFC fighters’ reaction from the shocking announcement below:
I love you too @Anthony_Rumble you're the man
— Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) April 9, 2017
I feel like I'm getting punked! Rumble nooooo #UFC210
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 9, 2017
NY just. Got. Weirder. #UFC210
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) April 9, 2017
— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) April 9, 2017
I'm suddenly sad… @ufc
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) April 9, 2017
What do you think…? Crossing over to another sport? Movies? Professional wrestling? #UFC210
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) April 9, 2017
@Anthony_Rumble it's been an absolute pleasure watching you fight!! #UFC210 #KOKing
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) April 9, 2017
Wow, what a night #UFC210
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) April 9, 2017
@johnwayneparr Well deserved in an out standing career & still going stronger
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) April 9, 2017
Well tonight was a weird night #UFC210
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 9, 2017
