Anthony Johnson Ready For UFC 187 After Putting Past Drama Behind Him

Anthony Johnson is in a good place.

It took him a while to get there. It also took patience and faith and strength. When things were at their worst, when his depression made him think about quitting and doing something else, he found resolve and support.

All the trauma and drama of the past several years — the weight issues that got him dropped from the UFC, then a false domestic violence claim that stalled his successful return — are finally behind him. He can look forward, not back.

He sees opportunity in front of him, a chance to fight for the light heavyweight title Saturday night and wear the championship belt he has pursued for eight years.

“I’m very happy. I’m great,” he said. “I’m more than fine right now, in my heart and in my head. I don’t have any worries.”