Dana White says Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson just ‘sort of disappeared’

What happened to Anthony Johnson? Where did he go?

The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger was looking to make a comeback earlier this year but, according to Dana White, he just sort of disappeared.

“You know what, there was talk about it for a minute and then it all stopped and he sort of disappeared again,” White said of ‘Rumble’ at the UFC on ESPN 11 post-fight press conference (h/t BJPenn.com). “Listen, it is good because if you don’t wanna fight and if you walked away the first time, and you’re coming back for what? What are you coming back for? If it’s just a payday, he’s a smart kid he can go do a lot of other things, man.”

“This is a young man’s game,” White continued added. “These up and coming kids are savages. Look at this [Josh] Emmett and [Shane] Burgos fight. Both of those guys looking for the credit and the respect they feel they deserve. Those are the type of dudes you’re gonna fight. This is a young man’s game.”

Johnson last fought at UFC 210 (2017), where he was submitted by then-light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier. The 36-year-old announced his retirement in the post-fight interview.