The UFC heads to familiar stomping grounds in New Jersey on Saturday when UFC on FOX 18 takes place at Newark’s Prudential Center in what will be the first of four FOX-televised events this year. A significant light-heavyweight matchup takes center stage when knockout specialist Anthony Johnson (20-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) looks to build another case for a title shot when he meets “The Ultimate Fighter 8” winner Ryan Bader (20-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC). The 205-pound showdown headlines a 13-bout card that features a variety of talent from all corners of the globe. Check below for 70 pre-fight facts about UFC on FOX 18, which also includes prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. * * * * Main event Anthony Johnson Johnson is 4-1 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in April 2014. The only defeat in that stretch came in a title fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 187
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UFC on FOX 18 pre-fight facts: Can Ryan Bader’s defense thwart ‘Rumble’s’ power? – MMA Junkie