(Rumble celebrates his ferocious Speer-ownage at UFC Fight Night 13 last April. Photo courtesy of NBC Sports.)
From a recent Around the Octagon interview with Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, via MMABay:
"I’ll fight anybody the UFC puts in front of me but I’d like to fight
Matt Hughes one day. People say his level of fighting is better than mine because he has a lot of experience. I don’t care. He’s a dick. Hopeufully I’ll get a chance to knock him out like
Thiago Alves did…
When I fought Tommy [Speer] he was weird. Me and my friends were walking out of the locker room and he walked by. I said what’s up to him and nodded my head and he kept walking like I was invisible. I thought ok, you’re like that. I’m friendly. You only have one life to live. But if he’s like that I know why
Matt Serra wants to beat his ass…
He wants to retire but he doesn’t need to retire until I beat his ass. After Matt Serra beats him give him to me and I’ll retire him. The HIT squad is great. Everything he does is great but I want to fight him because of that incident. Maybe he didn’t see me but I saw him look right at me. You want to be like that I’ll give you a reason not to want to look at me."
One way to make a name for yourself in this sport is to destroy a fading legend, and Hughes is looking mighty vulnerable right now. If Hughes loses to Serra in May, his only options are retirement or trying to score a win against an up-and-comer like Johnson. The problem is, Johnson would be about two steps faster than the former welterweight champ, and would likely murder Hughes if he could keep the fight standing.
If he wants to continue calling people out, Rumble will first have to take care of Luigi Fioravanti at UFC Fight Night 17 (February 7th, Tampa). He should also keep this sage advice in mind: "Battle not with dicks lest you become one."
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Comments
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:00
lol, "after matt serra beats him" matt serra is one of the shittiest fighters in the ufc, hughes can beat him w/ both arms tied behind his back hughes is just the best, i love hearing all these stories w/ fighters getting so pissed off w/ him
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:03
I find it funny when fighters say they would fight anybody, didn't this guy turn down a fight against Mike Swick? Or was that just a rumor from another MMA forum?
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:04
Johnson should be careful...Hughes likes to study film, and he'll see how weak Rumble's eye-poke defense is.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:05
wow you must be one of the dumbest ppl in the world....matt serra is far from being one of the worst fighters in the UFC...im pretty sure if you've worn the UFC's title that means at one time you were the best in the UFC...Serra is faster than Hughes now and will take him down and tap him out for sure...Matt Hughes is a great fighter but it is his time to retire and it will be proven when he fights serra
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:08
Sounds like he might be a prick himself if he can't get over himself long enough to just ignore and move on when someone doesn't want to talk to him. That type of stuff happens all the time. Don't let lil shighte like that get to you, be more focused in life.. Dang...
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:09
@Joe Da Man Dude not saying he's going to be a in anyone's HOF but Serra has gone the distance with BJ and Karo before so its not like he is some chump. He might act like a douche but the guy can fight. The Hughes/Serra fight should actually be a good one, dont be shocked if the little guy from long island KO's the country boy.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:11
My brother is a dick, what can I say. Well, at least that's what my mom says anyway.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:12
@ joe da man matt hughes is nowhere near the best in the ufc. maybe back in his golden years. his biggest win is against an out of shape penn. he's not better than anyone at anything. mediocre striking, shitty wrestling (back in the day his wrestling was awesome, but the game has passed him by) people only get pissed off by him because he a total jackass. forcing his religion on the TUF stable it is to laff. matt if jeebus loved you, he would have saved you from gsp's head kick, or the humiliation of having to verbally tap, alves' flying knee from hell. matt hughes should just pick a fight with bruce buffer, im sure he can get a win that way
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:13
A vocally cocky, black athlete? Now I've heard of everything.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:20
how the hell is hughes 'the best'? 5-6 years ago, yes mabye. before MMA was popular, and good talented/intelligent fighters began to rise in the game. So yea, you could class him as good. when there was no real contention in the division, now look at it. he'd have no chance against the top 10. and people hate him because he is a cocky bible bashing bastard.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:29
"A vocally cocky, black athlete? Now I've heard of everything." LOL!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:43
Joe Da Man can't really believe Matt Serra is a shitty fighter he's just trying to stir up shit. He also CAN'T like Matt Hughes that much. Don't feed the trolls people.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:06
Rumble is the man.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:13
As far as black guys being cocky I'd say Anthony Johnson is a poor example to use. He didn't talk any shit about the guy that eye poked him into the surgery ward and was actually a good sport about that, something I think he could have layed into the guy a little more on, and after their rematch when he knocked him out he still didn't say anything bad about him. Thinking Matt Hughes is kind of a dick knows no race, so we can all go back to hating Rashad Evans now.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:24
Matt Whos? I can't stand that dude! I am not a huge Serra fan but I would LOVE to see Serra retire that hillbilly!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:25
A racist piece of shit making racial comments about someone that they would never have the BALLS to do in person or, anyone else of that same race because they're a pussy..........I think that's the first time that has ever happened in this great country of ours!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:28
Uhhhhh, this is for Jo Da Man...what television set have you been watching. Matt Serra is far from the "shittiest fighter in the UFC". Have you even watched any of his previous matches. Serra is one of the top contenders in the UFC. All i know is that he is no chump. When he fights Hughes some time this year, I think Hughes will get his ass kicked....not so much because he is over the hill and needs to retire, but because he is such an arrogant son of a bitch that he will not prepare for the fight with Serra due to actually believing Serra is not worthy.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:33
Dick Battle was my wood shop teacher in high school.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:48
Yeah, I want to fight everybody who doesn't take the time to stop and talk to me!!!!! I hate people who are in a hurry!!!!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:51
@ Jay Smith Which great country of ours, shithead? Internet country?
Wed, 01/14/09 - 07:53
I like Serra but I dont think he'll "beat hughes ass" thought I'd love to see that. He can very well pull a w thoguht. God I fucking hate hughes.. i hope both serra and johnson humiliate the shit out of that inbred horse smelling tool..legend my dick, fighters then werent as good as now and you all know that
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:14
How can he snub?!?!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:17
is that everyone is trying to make a name for themselves. How about doing it by hard work, training and earning your name. Instead of talking shit about a no doubt future Hall of Famer in Matt Hughes. IMO Johnson doesn't deserve to carry Hughes jock yet, how about get a few fights under your belt and work your way up. Amazing the ignorance in this sport... Johnson I think you are the dick, and I would most likely walk right by your ass and not say anything to you either...
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:18
If anyone truly believes Matt Hughes is not a giant douche after seeing him on Ultimate Fighter than you too sir are a douche bag.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:33
@ Joe Da Man; "w/" now thats just lazy.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:39
I hated Matt Hughes even more when I saw him on TUF. Screw that guy. He brings in the bibles for everyone to read, pushing his lame religion on people. Why didnt he just bring in Santa Claus and let his team take turns sitting on his lap asking for a TUF contract for Xmas? Douche.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:40
@ Joe da Man Saying that Matt Hughes is the greatest is shooting a bit too high. Especially having been destroyed his past two fights and having a close call decision with Lytle. He 'was' good, but still remains to be a complete asshole. So I can't wait to see him get destroyed for his last remaining fights in the UFC.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:44
If I remember the Tommy Spear fight, "Rumble" wasn't exactly too humble after his victory. In fact, some might even say he was downright an asshole. Now, putting myself in that situation, I might just walk past and not acknowledge some dickwad who just knocked my friend out and then was a bit of a jerk about it afterwards. I know it might be easier to just say "Matt Hughes is a douche," and not think beyond that, since that is apparently what 90% of you morons chose to do above, but maybe...just maybe...Anthony Johnson is the dick in this situation.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:48
Matt Hughes is a douche
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:52
I think Matt Sierra is going to KO Matt Hughes. I'm not a fan of either of them but, while a dislike Sierra, I CAN'T STAND Matt Hughes. I'm putting all of my money on Sierra.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:59
I talked and got a picture with Anthony at the TapouT part before UFC 92 on friday. He was very cool. I even got to be his wing while talking to some hot bitches. Fuck Matt Hughes son!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:03
I look forward to the Hughes/Sierra fight because I want to see both of them get put into retirement. I don't really care who wins it because when either of them talk, everyone listening loses.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:06
Matt Hughes is truely a dick, and I would love to see Rumble just walk through Him. But first I want Hughes to win via KO (punch to the voice box) over Matt Serra so I don't have to hear that mother fucker talk no more....he's truely annoying...Fuck The Matt's that weigh 170 pounds.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:15
well matt serra is the first man to knock gps out so well see if he can do it to huges
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:17
People just love to hate a winner. Every athlete has their prime. In Matt Hughes' case, I think his RECORD 5 title defenses are too easily forgotten for most of the people on this thread. As far as Matt Serra goes, all I want to see is a crucifix with him taking over 30 shots instead of BJ Penn- which is 2nd favorite clip. My favorite is the Carlos Newton KO/slam.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:21
He didn't say hi to me so i wanna beat him up ......riiiight
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:24
Anyone who thinks Johnson is out of line is obviously hoping that by defending Hughes' stupid douchebag redneck behavior they'll get some sort of sexual favor from Hughes as repayment. If you say "Hello" to someone and nod at them, it's good manners to reply in some fashion. I'm not saying he had to smile and pretend like they were buddies. For as much bullshit Hughes spouts about his values and shit, you'd expect him to have some common courtesy when dealing with other fighters who he has no reason to disrespect. Johnson is the man, a class act and a stand up guy, and I'd love to see him whoop that ass.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 09:49
Matt Serra, a shitty fighter? You should try sparring or rolling with him one day. Might change your mind.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 10:36
MMA Bay is notorious for fabricating interviews. If you heard the Anthony Johnson interview in September on Sherdog he had nothing but nice things to say about Matt Hughes.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 10:59
My dick hurts.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 10:59
I wanna see a double no-contest due to kick in the groin. Then for the slo-mo replay you can hear Joe Rogan say "Yea I love watching these for my own weird fetish....yep that was a tap alright"
Wed, 01/14/09 - 11:36
i think we can all put our differences aside and agree that tommy speer's at his best when crumpled up against the cage, whimpering.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 12:02
rumble would turn his lights out and tuck him into bed, i think this guy has a big future ahead of him and hughes is just the kind of stepping stone he needs. id love to see rumble fight semtex.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 12:12
I miss Tommy Speer actually, he could have been a tiny keith jardine if he didn't go and quit/get fired like he did.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 12:51
@ Anonymous What do ya know, a cocksucker coming to the rescue of the racist. Eat a dick bitch!
Wed, 01/14/09 - 01:13
Rumble would BEAT some manners into Hughes. It'll never happen though because I don't think Hughes is stupid enough to fight him. The nuthuggers [can we try to come up with something better?] need to face it: Hughes is done.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 01:15
the way I see it rumble got away a little easier than some...hughes coulda booked him or pushed him into some lockers...i know ill be taking a new route to 4th period physics! : (
Wed, 01/14/09 - 01:34
Anyone else getting this huge Racist vibe about Matt Hughes? First he hates Rashad for his showboating but when Joe Stevenson did it, it was ok. Then he's photo'd with a White Supremacist shirt and now hes being a douche to another Black fighter....just me? ok.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 01:43
OH MY GOD!!!!!!! MATT REALLY IS A RACIST SON OF A BITCH........sorry, I was just thinking out loud ;)
Wed, 01/14/09 - 01:53
"Anonymous" you big LUG......you are correct in your assumption
Wed, 01/14/09 - 03:00
Anonymous is right. Hughes is a douchebag of the highest magnitude. Racist + redneck, but a solid christian...
Wed, 01/14/09 - 03:33
matt hughes is the biggest douche in the ufc.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 04:30
Hughes probably didn't know who the guy was. He was just some MMA groupie walking around backstage. "I" wouldn't be able to pick out Johnson if I saw him on the street.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:42
If you tied Hughes arms behind his back it might just improve his stand-up Joe Da Man.
Wed, 01/14/09 - 06:51
rumble is the MAN! he is the future of that division and will one day wear the belt, i assure you. he's a classy guy and an exciting fighter -- you can't ask for more than that. beating the snot out of hughes would be a great win for him... and hughes might agree to it 'cause rumble's weakness is his greatest strength...
Wed, 01/14/09 - 08:44
Nothing pisses me off more than a guy walking around flexing and yelling when I'm trying to take a nap up against a fence. That's just rude.
Thu, 01/15/09 - 11:20
Holy shit! I doubt anyone is still looking at this thread but... I never said hughes is the greatest fighter, i said he's the best b/c he pisses ppl off, which i thoroughly enjoy and wtf w/ matt serra being a top contender? going the distance w/ karo is nothing special cuz karo ALWAYS goes the distance, and where is karo now? Going the distance w/ BJ shows testament to serra great BJJ game, but his mma game fucking sucks and FUCK YOU PPL saying serra was the best b/c he held the title. Do you know how he got the title shot? he won it on a show called "The Comeback" b/c those fighters were on their way out of the UFC. And how did he win the title? LUCKY PUNCH on a very troubled GSP w/ serious mental and minor physical problems. Do you honestly think serra can beat GSP again? his odds would be worst then 10 to 1. TOP CONTENDER MY ASS
Fri, 01/16/09 - 06:55
people say that matt fought when there was no decent fighters.am sure he beat gsp and bj sakuria newton twice trigg twice gracie he is old now and could be the only reason he is getting beat american fans make me puke fuckin sellout scum.and rumble squweal like a bitch johnson aint the future of dick gsp gona rule for nearly a decade.rumble beats kevin burns so what karo would beat johnson like a dog A DOG
Fri, 01/16/09 - 08:27
Matt didn't speak to "Rumble" because he thought it was Rashad Evans ;) You know, they all look alike! Matt sucks balls.
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