UFC’s Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson Dead at 38

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson has died … this in keeping with a number of outstanding figures within the MMA neighborhood.

The former UFC fighter reportedly handed away this weekend after battling an undisclosed illness he is apparently been coping with for fairly some time. Unclear what it could be, although … the remainder of the main points surrounding his dying have but to be launched.

UFC’s Michael Chiesa despatched out a submit for condolences, writing … “RIP Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. One of probably the most prolific KO artists our sport has ever seen. My prayers exit to his household and everybody affected by this tragedy.”

Other MMA fighters and journalists additionally posted tons of tributes for the man … the information appears to have shocked nearly everybody, as Rumble’s been out of the highlight for some time.

One notable remembrance got here from Daniel Cormier, who confronted Rumble within the Octagon a pair totally different instances. He writes, “Rest Easy my brother. For a man who struck concern in so many peoples coronary heart Anthony Johnson was a caring particular person. From random textual content to verify ins throughout loss. What an individual he was, Rumble shall be missed. Sometimes life doesn’t appear honest. Horrible information.”

What DC’s referring to is the truth that Rumble was infamous for his sheer energy and pressure — which translated to brutal knockouts that he’d typically placed on show in his prime. One good punch may put a man to sleep, and he actually had a rep for attempting to show that in bouts.

His file was unbelievable in its day … 23 wins, 17 of which have been by KO or TKO. He solely had 6 losses. Rumble competed in a number of UFC occasions through the years — relationship again to 2006 — however he by no means received a title. For some time, he was ranked #1 in his weight class, pre-retirement. He parted methods with the UFC intermittently, however formally lower ties in 2020 to hitch Bellator MMA.

Rumble fought at totally different ranges … middleweight, welterweight, mild heavyweight and finally heavy in his later years. He had probably the most success within the latter lessons.

He was 38.