Who was Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson? 'Most feared punchers' UFC fighter passed away

Earlier today, it was confirmed that Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson, a former contender for the UFC light heavyweight title, has passed away. The cause of death was organ failure brought on by non-lymphoma Hodgkin's and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a rare illness of the immune system. Johnson's demise was reported by Bellator MMA on social media on Sunday. He has reportedly been ill for more than a year.

The fighter was known as one of the most feared punchers in the sport and participated in the UFC at welterweight, middleweight, and light heavyweight. One of his greatest fights was when he made his UFC debut on June 12, 2007, in Hollywood. One of Johnson's closest friends was Kamaru Usman, a former welterweight champion of the UFC, who said that he was a private man who tried to keep his condition a secret.

Johnson retired from the UFC in 2017 after losing his second belt to Cormier, but he made a brief comeback in 2021 with Bellator before his health issues got worse. However, Johnson's manager told ESPN in late October that he "is not doing well right now" and was "going through some health problems."


The two-time Olympian and mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier offered his condolences on social media, writing that Anthony Johnson was a caring person "for a guy who struck fear into the hearts of so many people."

Johnson did present a threat to Daniel Cormier in his prime and scored a powerful blow that knocked the Olympian to the ground before he surrendered. The legendary warrior will live on in the hearts of his fans forever.

FAQ

1- What illness did Anthony Rumble Johnson have?
Reports said that he was suffering from non-lymphoma Hodgkin's and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

2- Where is Anthony Rumble Johnson from?
He is from Dublin, a city in Laurens County, Georgia, in the United States.