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American MMA light-weight fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson has died on the age of 38 from an undisclosed sickness, in line with Bellator MMA.
“It’s with nice unhappiness we acknowledge the passing of Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, Bellator MMA introduced on social media on Sunday.
“The BELLATOR household is devastated by his premature passing and we ship our condolences to his household and pals throughout this troublesome time.”
Johnson joined the UFC in 2007 and was ranked because the primary gentle heavyweight contender in 2014 earlier than retiring in 2017.
After 4 years away from combined martial arts, Johnson got here out retirement and joined Bellator MMA in 2021.
In his remaining struggle, Johnson defeated José Augusto by knockout to enhance to 23-6 in his profession.
Daniel Cormier, a two-time Olympian and MMA fighter paid tribute to Johnson.
“For a man who struck concern into 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 can be missed. Generally life doesn’t appear truthful. Horrible information,” Cormier added.
