Rumble vs. Mike Kyle @ WSOF 5 in Sept.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson says he's fighting Mike Kyle at World Series of Fighting 5 in September

http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_17360.shtml#.UcZ8H9iwXBw

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

Though World Series of Fighting officials haven't announced it yet, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson revealed this past week in an interview with MMAInterviews that he's got his next fight set. The former UFC welterweight will take on Mike Kyle at WSOF 5, which takes place from Atlantic City on Sept. 14.

Johnson has found continued success over the last couple of years after his release from the UFC. After missing weight and losing to Vitor Belfort, he's won five straight fights at weight classes above where he competed in the Octagon.

That includes two fights in the WSOF already, where he's knocked out D.J. Linderman at light heavyweight on the WSOF debut card, then defeated Andrei Arlovski by decision in a heavyweight fight in the WSOF 2 headliner.

Kyle would be making his WSOF debut on the card after a win over Travis Wiuff at CFA 11 in Florida on AXS TV last month. That was his first appearance since his Zuffa release, which came after a submission loss to Gegard Mousasi in January on the final Strikeforce card.

Penick's Analysis: This will be a solid light heavyweight match up for the WSOF. "Rumble" is working his way back to a potential UFC return given the success he's having at light heavyweight and above, and a win over Kyle could move him even closer. It feels a little like a step down from the name Arlovski has, but Kyle's been a competitive light heavyweight for a while and represents a good challenge for Johnson to see where he's at.

Rumble by 2nd round KO

Ban mike Kyle. Fuck mike Kyle. Never forget what this piece of shit did Phone Post

Thatsjustlikeyouropionman - I hope Mike gets his face kicked in after he is knocked unconscious Phone Post

THANK you for remembering that Kyle should not be permitted to fight. Absolute scumbag Phone Post

I thought kyle "cole konraded" awhile ago Phone Post

What did he do Phone Post 3.0

Mr Sizzzz - What did he do Phone Post 3.0
Soccer kicked this dude when it was against the rules, then when he was KO'd he kept hitting him.


With that said I hope Rumble puts a SERIOUS beating on this guy (which I think he can, and will!) Phone Post 3.0

GaspareBJJ -
Mr Sizzzz - What did he do Phone Post 3.0
Soccer kicked this dude when it was against the rules, then when he was KO'd he kept hitting him.


With that said I hope Rumble puts a SERIOUS beating on this guy (which I think he can, and will!) Phone Post 3.0
God damn! Sounds brutal! Phone Post 3.0

omega 2013 - @lhw or hw? Phone Post
The last paragraph mentions it will be at LHW. Phone Post 3.0

Matt Perry - 

Ban mike Kyle. Fuck mike Kyle. Never forget what this piece of shit did Phone Post


Kyle was a dick for doing that but he seems like he has changed. His fight against Travis wiuff showed he isn't a complete scum bag.

Did Kyle ever make a statement on that fight? Phone Post 3.0

This fight is going to consist of a series of unbridled savagery. Phone Post

Ban gomi and sokodjou as well then they have went after people after stopping them I know it was a horrific scene and by no means do i think it eas acceptable but he paid his dues and is a solid fighter Phone Post

omega 2013 - @lhw or hw? Phone Post
Rumble will decide this at the weighins Phone Post 3.0

Wsof should do Blachowicz vs Yvel as the other part of a 4 man tournament winners fight for the title

UGCTT_zackthewop - Kyle was a dick for doing that but he seems like he has changed. His fight against Travis wiuff showed he isn't a complete scum bag.

Did Kyle ever make a statement on that fight? Phone Post 3.0


Looks like he made a statement right after the fight was over.