The world of mixed martial arts lost one of its most legendary performers on Sunday as knockout specialist Anthony Rumble” Johnson passed away.
It became public knowledge that Johnson was battling a non-covid illness last month after Johnson’s manager Ali Abdelaziz asked for prayers for his fighter. While the particular illness that claimed Johnson’s life is unknown, recent pictures revealed that the former light heavyweight had lost a tremendous amount of weight.
Johnson fought from welterweight to heavyweight throughout two different stints with the UFC. Johnson challenged for the light heavyweight crown in 2015 and 2017 but lost to then-champion Daniel Cormier both times. During his UFC days, Johnson was known for delivering some of the most vicious knockouts in the sport.Rest in peace Rumble.
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