UFC 104: Anthony Johnson KOs Yoshiyuki Yoshida in 41 Seconds

Posted Oct 24, 2009 10:16PM By Michael David Smith (RSS feed)

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Anthony Johnson knocked out Yoshiyuki Yoshida in just seconds at UFC 104, whipping a smaller man in a bout between two fighters who should be in different weight classes.

The fight was supposed to be contested at the 170-pound welterweight limit, but the muscular, 6-foot-2 Johnson weighed in at 176 pounds. This should be Johnson's last welterweight fight; he's too big to make 170 and the UFC should insist that he move up to middleweight.

As it happened, Yoshida agreed to take the fight even though Johnson couldn't make weight, and he paid for it as Johnson knocked him out quickly. A brutal right hand sent Yoshida to the canvas, and referee Steve Mazagatti stopped the fight after just 41 seconds.

Johnson apologized in the Octagon afterward for failing to make weight, saying a knee injury kept him from cutting weight the way he'd like to.

With the win, Johnson improved his professional MMA record to 8-2. Yoshida falls to 11-4.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

10-24-2009 @ 10:39PM

Randy said...

Go Anthony, Dana give this guy a title shot w/ GSP. Anthony you gotta make the weight though. LOL I think that would make a good one...

10-24-2009 @ 11:57PM

delacruztma said...

I absolutely love Anthony Johnson don't get me wrong but there's a long line for GSP buddy. Johnson needs more "A" fighters before he gets that shot. A great fight to me would be Johnson Vs. John Jones at 205 but Johnson would need a couple fight at that weight first...

10-25-2009 @ 2:09PM

Colonial said...

Guys who can't make weight don't deserve title shots. Not making weight either shows 1) that you are in the wrong weight class or 2) a lack of respect for your opponent and promoter. You don't want either of those things from a challenger for the title.

Johnson's extra weight for this fight seriously damages what should have been an impressive victory.

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