How did Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson die? MMA world and fans mourn the loss of ex-UFC fighter dead at 38
DUBLIN, GEORGIA: Former UFC fighter Anthony Kewoa Johnson has died at the age of 38 after battling an unspecified prolonged illness. Johnson was also known as "Rumble" because of his one-punch knockout power. He had challenged for the light-heavyweight title multiple times and was also scheduled to fight for the Bellator light-heavyweight title in September 2021 but had to pull out due to his health problems. The American mixed martial artist had a career record of 23-6.
A Bellator spokesperson said Johnson had been ill for more than a year and his fans were asked to pray for his health in October 2022 by his manager Ali Abdelaziz. Bellator MMA announced Johnson's death on social media on Sunday, November 13. "Rumble, he's going through some health problems right now. It's very sad," Abdelaziz said during an ESPN interview in October. "I think, I want everybody to pray for him. Pray for Anthony. It's not going well. He's very strong, spiritually. But pray for him."
