UFC 142 Results: Dana White Says Anthony Johnson At 211 Pounds

by Matthew Roth on Jan 14, 2012 9:06 PM EST in UFC Event

UFC 142 was supposed to be a great experience for Anthony Johnson. A massive welterweight, it was believed that he'd have a simple cut down to middleweight. Unfortunately, when he woke up on Friday, he was unable to move his legs and was advised by the UFC doctor to rehydrate and not go ahead with his final weight cut. He tipped the scales at 197 pounds. Vitor Belfort made weight and agreed to the fight on the stipulation that Anthony Johnson would weigh in at 205 pounds at noon on Saturday. Johnson was able to meet that stipulation and the fight was once again on. Just minutes ago UFC President Dana White made the following tweet:

Vitor just weighed-in at 205.6 and Rumble Johnson just weighed-in at 211.

Earlier today Vitor Belfort's nutritionist Mike Dolce spoke with MMA Fighting and stated he believed that Anthony Johnson would enter the cage at 220 pounds.

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Wish they did this for other fights as well

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by Chronic on Jan 14, 2012 9:09 PM EST reply actions

Holy shit

I got scared for a minute… Forgot he weighed in earlier for the fight to be official

by rscott94 on Jan 14, 2012 9:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I really wish they would always give the fight weights, that would be so awesome.

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by Kefka on Jan 14, 2012 9:17 PM EST reply actions

The truth is

Rumble saw that BK ad for anderson and decided to treat himself

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by elmojo on Jan 14, 2012 9:24 PM EST reply actions

So the fight is on or not?

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by frosty31 on Jan 14, 2012 9:31 PM EST reply actions

It’s on.

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by Tim Burke on Jan 14, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

I have a feeling Anthony Johnson will be looking for a job tomorrow.

by latheman on Jan 14, 2012 9:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Is he just stuffing him self with candy and burgers back stage or what?

What is he doing that puts 15 pounds on him in a day?

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by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Jan 14, 2012 9:45 PM EST reply actions

Eating and drinking.

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by ANance on Jan 14, 2012 9:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

You realize that

Vitor put on 20 right?

by jebmak on Jan 15, 2012 9:31 AM EST up reply actions

My soph year in hs, I cut considerable weight to 112. After I weighed in that morning at 8am, I would weigh close to 140 by 3-4 that evening. State finals was a two day tournament and on the second day after weigh ins I hit 150. Excessive cutting makes your weight go out of control when you actually consume food and water.

by otres on Jan 14, 2012 9:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions

What about the rules Dana?

This is a prime example that they need to have same day weigh-ins! You have fighters who are considerably bigger taking on naturally smaller oppenents. When you have 2 equally skilled fighters the advantage almost always goes to the larger fighter. Imo right now the weight divisions are a sham. We have lightwts(155lbs) fighting middlewts.(185) the next fight day.

by Hankverdee on Jan 14, 2012 9:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions