Twitter reacts to Anthony Johnson's successful octagon return at UFC 172

After more than two years away from the organization, Anthony Johnson made a successful return to the UFC with a unanimous decision win over Phil Davis in the UFC 172 co-main event on Saturday night.

The matchup of light heavyweight contenders saw Johnson (17-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) use his superior striking skills to become the first man to ever out class Davis (12-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) on the feet in MMA competition.

Johnson was not even in the 205-pound title picture as of a few months ago, but now that he’s back and holds a huge victory over Davis to his name, “Rumble” is ready to make a run at the belt. ??To see what fighters in the MMA community thought about Johnson’s potentially title-shot earning victory, check out these Twitter reactions below:

.@Anthony_Rumble vs @PhilMrWonderful #UFC172 https://t.co/FGZqUCibrq

— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2014

Anthony Johnson is a problem at this weight class wow. He’s lookin fantastic. #UFC172

— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) April 27, 2014

Davis vs. Goliath #UFC172 @ufc @UFCONFOX

— Akira Corassani (@AkiraCorassani) April 27, 2014

Man, Johnson’s puttin an ass whoopin on Davis. Even worse than when Rashad beat him.

— Todd Moore (@TMooreMMA) April 27, 2014

This is looking like a major upset

— jimi manuwa (@POSTERBOYJM) April 27, 2014

I don’t know who ate @Anthony_Rumble but he looks awesome!

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) April 27, 2014

It baffles me that this big 205'er, ever made 170… #MindBlown

— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) April 27, 2014

Rumble young man #RUMBLE #UFC172

— Mackens Semerzier (@MackDaMenaceMMA) April 27, 2014

I think I am a jinx… I thought Davis would win this one… clearly not. Great fight by RUMBLE. #UFC172

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) April 27, 2014

Welcome back @Anthony_Rumble !!!!

— Sean Soriano (@ssorianoMMA) April 27, 2014

Really strong performance from rumble Johnson. 30-27 decision without question. I liked that fight. #ufc172

— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) April 27, 2014

Johnson looked like a beast in that fight phil couldn’t do anything! #UFC172

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) April 27, 2014

Welcome back to the @ufc @Anthony_Rumble

— Cung Le (@CungLe185) April 27, 2014

@Anthony_Rumble bro you were born to be a bully just like your Pitbulls! Badass fight…. Psalms 23

— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) April 27, 2014

Wow. Wasn’t expecting that. Good work rumble. Great striking

— ROBERT DRYSDALE (@robertdrysdale) April 27, 2014

Rumble looked fantastic tonight

— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) April 27, 2014

Anthony Johnson finally starting to look like the fighter that everyone thought he’d become.

— Daniel Downes (@dannyboydownes) April 27, 2014

Kenny Monday is doing an awesome job a the @blackzilians. @Anthony_Rumble‘s TDD were on point!

— Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) April 27, 2014

Congratulations @Anthony_Rumble you look awesome bro!!!

— Ray Sefo (@SugarRaySefo) April 27, 2014

UFC 172 results: Anthony Johnson def. Phil Davis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) April 27, 2014

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