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Rumble: Staying on my grind

Things continue to get worse for Jon Jones and you have to think his fight with Anthony Johnson at UFC 187 this May 23rd just may be in Jeopardy.

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Chris Palmquist
April 28, 2015 · 1 min read
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Amidst all the crazy news breaking in the past twenty four hours regarding UFC champion Jon Jones current legal troubles, what is a bit lost is that Anthony Johnson may not get his chance at the light heavyweight title. Johnson is currently scheduled to fight Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title on May 23rd in Las Vegas, and although no comments have been made by the UFC, things continue to get worse for Jones and you have to think his fight with Johnson may be in Jeopardy.

Johnson recently appeared on UFC Tonight to comment on the issue, but his initial response posted on Facebook is indicative of his motivation:

Despite all the rumors you have been hearing, they dont stop me or keep me from being focused.. Staying on my grind #RumbleNation

Posted by Anthony “Rumble” Johnson on Monday, April 27, 2015

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