Pic: Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski can't seem to let go of the past, donning a pair of UFC-branded gloves for his World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2 main event bout against Anthony Johnson (watch full video highlights here). Perhaps WSOF-branded gloves were left at home along with those pads and cage canvas. Regardless, Arlovski seemingly won't need his old gloves for UFC duty after dropping a unanimous decision to "Rumble," a welterweight not to long ago, in a match up that company president Dana White didn't think was legit in the first place. At least he's got a few souvenirs ... Props: TitoCouture.com
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Anthony Johnson weighs 211-pounds just hours before his "middleweight" fight against Vitor Belfort, who weighs 205-pounds, at UFC 142 tonight (Sat., Jan. 14, 2012) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This according to UFC President Dana White, who tweeted the update just minutes ago. Does this make anyone feel differently about the match-up?
Anthony Johnson's weight issues continued at the UFC 142 Rio weigh-ins as he was 11 pounds over the limit and will only fight Saturday if he weighs no more than 205 pounds.
Luke Thomas talks to UFC 142's Anthony Johnson about moving up to middleweight to face Vitor Belfort. Here's Luke's intro from MMA Nation: "I had the chance to speak to 'Rumble' earlier in the week about his impending middleweight debut against Vitor Belfort at UFC 142 this Saturday. What struck me immediately was how much more bright-eyed and alive he seemed at this weight versus his previous appearances at welterweight. When pressed for an explanation on why there seemed to be two completely different Anthony Johnson quietly fired back with a dry and matter of fact of response. 'Trust me,' he said, 'It helps out a lot when you can eat.'" Read the whole thing.
Anthony Johnson preparing for his 185lb fight against Vitor Belfort @ UFC 142. Credit to the UG for this pic.
