Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, an MMA fighter well-known for his stellar knockout file, has died at age 38.
Johnson’s dying was confirmed by a number of outstanding figures within the MMA world on social media on Sunday. His explanation for dying was organ failure resulting from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a uncommon dysfunction of the immune system, in line with Yahoo Sports.
RIP Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. One of essentially the most prolific KO artists our sport has ever seen. My prayers exit to his household and everybody affected by this tragedy. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/TYAu2wxn2u
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 13, 2022
Johnson competed within the UFC in welterweight, middleweight, and light-weight heavyweight divisions. Known as probably the most feared punchers within the sport. He was 3-0 when he debuted within the UFC on June 12, 2007, knocking out Chad Reiner in simply 13 seconds in Hollywood, Florida.
“Rumble” scored 17 of his 23 MMA wins by knockout.
MMA’s Daniel Cormier, who confronted Rumble within the Octagon shared a particular message about his former opponent.
“Rest Easy my brother. For a guy who struck fear in so many peoples heart Anthony Johnson was a caring person. From random text to check ins during loss. What a person he was, Rumble will be missed. Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. Horrible news.”
Rest Easy my brother. For a man who struck worry in so many peoples coronary heart Anthony Johnson was a caring particular person. From random textual content to examine ins throughout loss. What an individual he was, Rumble will likely be missed. Sometimes life doesn’t appear truthful. Horrible information #RIP #Rumblesquad @Anthony_Rumble pic.twitter.com/HH2SO1dPj7
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) November 13, 2022
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson Revealed Illness In 2021
Johnson final fought at Bellator 258 in May 2021, scoring a knockout win over José Augusto Azevedo. That earned him a light-weight heavyweight title shot towards Vadim Nemkov the next month at Bellator 268, however Johnson went on to withdraw with what was described as an undisclosed sickness.
At that point, Johnson shared to Instagram how he wished he may go into element about how sick he “truly” felt. He requested for prayers and assist of family and friends.
He was 38 when he died. May he relaxation in peace.
23 wins. 17 KO/TKO. RIP Rumble. pic.twitter.com/NBzEEtmrMx
— FullCombat (@FullCombat_) November 13, 2022