Former UFC star Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson, known for packing a powerful punch, has died, Bellator MMA announced Sunday. He was 38.
Anthony Johnson announces his retirement after his defeat to Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 210 event at KeyBank Center on April 8, 2017, in Buffalo, New York.
"The BELLATOR family is devastated by his untimely passing and we send our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time," the company said. Johnson posted a worrying message in September 2021 that he needed"as many prayers as I can get" and was in a battle that wasn’t COVID-19 related. Johnson then posted in May that he received information from a doctor that he had made"big improvements."
Anthony Johnson speaks to Joe Rogan after being defeated by Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 210 event at KeyBank Center on April 8, 2017, in Buffalo, New York. In October, Johnson’s manager told ESPN that"Rumble" was"going through some health problems right now … he’s not doing well."Johnson had 11 knockouts during his decade in UFC. He fought from 2007 to 2017 and lost twice to
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