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Anthony Johnson ‘getting that itch’ to ‘Rumble’ after watching Alexander Gustafsson smash Glover Teixeira

MMA: UFC 202-Johnson vs Teixeria Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight No. 1 contender, Anthony Johnson, watched the UFC Fight Night 109 mixed martial arts (MMA) event last Sunday (May 28, 2017) on FOX Sports 1.

Relive the action here.

“Rumble” was all-too familiar with the 205-pound main event, having already notched knockout wins over Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira, which afforded him the right to critique their respective performances.

Particularly the finish (watch it), when “The Mauler” iced the Brazilian in round five.

Johnson just went full Sagat.

Unfortunately for fans, “Rumble” retired from combat sports following his second submission loss to Daniel Cormier, which took place at the UFC 210 extravaganza last month in New York (more on that here).

But you know what they say about “never” ...

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