UFC issues statement on latest Anthony Johnson situation

[Wild]

Anthony Johnson is being investigated by the UFC once again. The latest situation arose when Johnson posted an angry rant on his Facebook page in reference to a female at his gym that he had an altercation with. Johnson apologized for the incident today, but it appears to be too little too late in the eyes of the UFC, who issued a statement regarding the incident:

"UFC is aware of the situation involving Anthony Johnson. We take these matters seriously and have commenced a formal investigation by a third-party law firm. We will act accordingly once we gather more information."

LINK: UFC issues statement on latest Anthony Johnson situation - Bloody Elbow

 

[SongExotic2]

They guy won't ever learn. He has something broken inside of him when it comes to bullying women

 

[teamquestnorth]

You've got to be fucking kidding me

 

[teamquestnorth]

What he wrote was dumb no doubt but launching an investigation?

 

[ThatOneDude]

What he wrote was dumb no doubt but launching an investigation?

They have to because of his past issues, the microscope the ufc is under, and because of his past issues.

 

[SongExotic2]

What he wrote was dumb no doubt but launching an investigation?

And diddnt he mention throwing her and her mat?

 

[SongExotic2]

My bad he said he snatched the mat from under her and then threw it.

Hardly worthy of anything. Unless you look at his track record and accusations he's faced, then it's hardly the best idea he had

 

[IschKabibble]

Throwing her? Doubt it. He'd be in jail for assault. But getting pissy and throwing a yoga mat doesn't warrant an investigation from a third-party law firm. UFC is being kind of ridiculous on this one.

 

[sparkuri]

They have to because of his past issues, the microscope the ufc is under, and because of his past issues.

Not to mention the microscope the ufc is under.

 

[Megatron Robinson]

Angrily snatching a mat out from someone seems pretty damn aggressive. Harm or no harm. In the right or not.

Even if he wasn't known for violence towards a woman its suspect as fuck.

I have no idea what really happened but this seems like really poor judgement on his behalf throughout this entire situation.

 

[kingdazy]

They have to because of his past issues, the microscope the ufc is under, and because of his past issues.

At least they have to put out a statement about it. I doubt theyre putting much fire under an investigation over a Facebook rant.

 

[Wild]

Angrily snatching a mat out from someone seems pretty damn aggressive. Harm or no harm. In the right or not.

Even if he wasn't known for violence towards a woman its suspect as fuck.

I have no idea what really happened but this seems like really poor judgement on his behalf throughout this entire situation.

No doubt. But worthy of an "investigation"? Nah...UFC just doing some PR damage control here.

 

[Megatron Robinson]

No doubt. But worthy of an "investigation"? Nah...UFC just doing some PR damage control here.

Agreed. I'm not surprised with UFCs action here. That's good business.

I think the biggest face palm here is that Johnson incriminated himself. So ridiculous. Not a good look for Rumble. Not a good look.

 

[kneeblock]

When the UFC retains a third party law firm, what they mean is they are evaluating whether someone can sue them.

 

[kingdazy]

I mean, agreed he's not the sharpest crayon in the box, and has some impulse issues, and a history of reprehensible behavior towards women.

He needs a social media manager, badly. Because yeah, that ain't a good look.

 

[kingdazy]

When the UFC retains a third party law firm, what they mean is they are evaluating whether someone can sue them.

((I wanna rate that Both funny and informative.))

 

[jason73]

the ufc just doesnt want to look like they condone the abuse of women.if they really gave a shit johnson would have been gone a long time ago.travis browne would be gone too.they dont actually care.they just want to look like they care.

 

[delightone]

Just leave the guy alone man.
Micro managing a private contractor life.
He had shitty day and got anoyed by some broad.
Happpens to the best of us

 

[SickEye]

Gimme a break. If it were Jones, they would have said his fucking Facebook got hacked GUARANTEED.

 

[SongExotic2]

Gimme a break. If it were Jones, they would have said his fucking Facebook got hacked GUARANTEED.

And if it was war machine you would be saying he deserves to go back to prison

 

[Jonny Quest]

Business as usual.

 

[BeardOfKnowledge]

the ufc just doesnt want to look like they condone the abuse of women.if they really gave a shit johnson would have been gone a long time ago.travis browne would be gone too.they dont actually care.they just want to look like they care.

A lot of this. The UFC doesn't care. If they did it wouldn't constantly be double standards.

 

[Wild]

And if it was war machine you would be saying he deserves to go back to prison

Nah...not over some shit like this. I would just be saying the guy is a dumbass that needs to learn to control his temper. Just my take...not sure how others feel about it.

 

[BJTT-Geronimo_De_Gato]

How many domestic's has this guy had ?

Then makes facebook post for the world to see in which he perpetuautes violence towards a woman.

And yes, by definition, legal and otherwise, pulling some one's private property out from under them and throwing it is violent.

What was the UFC supposed to do? Nothing, and be accused of tacitly condoning such behavior ?

Duh.

Just fucking duh.

Remember when Fedor manhandled Lindland and forced him to tap out? Me too.

 

[GJdeux]

Just leave the guy alone man.
Micro managing a private contractor life.
He had shitty day and got anoyed by some broad.
Happpens to the best of us

A private contractor that represents a larger entity. He is part of their image. Annoyed is one thing, what he did was another. Having a shitty day does not give someone free rein to act that way towards any other human being. He is really a horrible guy (including his other domestics) and should be out of a job.