Anthony Johnson, who twice competed for the UFC light heavyweight title, died on Sunday at the age of 38 years old. The pros went on Twitter to remember the fighter’s career and life. Check out their reactions below.
Rest Easy my brother. For a guy who struck fear in so many peoples heart Anthony Johnson was a caring person. From random text to check ins during loss. Rumble was a great person. Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. Horrible news #RIP #Rumblesquad @Anthony_Rumble pic.twitter.com/HH2SO1dPj7
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) November 13, 2022
Rumble Johnson passed away the MMA community lost a legend and I will continue to pray for his family
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) November 13, 2022
Sorry to report that one of the most cool guys on earth has passed away. Thx for all the great fights and many more laughs. Prayers to the Rumble Family I’m sorry for y’all loss. pic.twitter.com/BDcd6scnwE
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) November 13, 2022
Just saw Anthony Johnson has passed away, what an absolute gentleman, had the pleasure of being in the red corner all week at UFC Sweden with him, serious craic, Funny guy taken way too soon..
R.I.P my friend. pic.twitter.com/Y8ai4kNmur
— Paul Redmond (@RedserMma) November 13, 2022
Utterly shocked and saddened by this. RIP. Sincere condolences to all his family and loved ones. https://t.co/y9PGfRa9JI
— michael (@bisping) November 13, 2022
RIP Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. One of the most prolific KO artists our sport has ever seen. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, as well as all those affected by the tragedy. https://t.co/TYAu2wxn2u
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 13, 2022
It was a heartbreaking news to hear that Anthony Rumble Johnson had died. I have a poster of him by my desk looking powerful. My thoughtS and prayers are with his family and friends RIP
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) November 13, 2022
I have always tried to make my life better. It is possible to live a short life. Enjoy and appreciate life! RIP @Anthony_Rumble ! #RUMBLEsquad pic.twitter.com/JbdR855nQr
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 13, 2022
— CrisCyborg.Com (@criscyborg) November 13, 2022
Wow this fucking sucks https://t.co/qOocpiRt5q
— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) November 13, 2022
Noooo! RIP Rumble https://t.co/ikwd4RoDK7
— Jalin Turner (@JalinTurner) November 13, 2022
Heartbreaking
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) November 13, 2022
Rest in peace Rumble Johnson https://t.co/6xmrtg0ZUu
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 13, 2022
Man this is heartbreaking https://t.co/8aoEyToKFP
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 13, 2022
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) November 13, 2022
No way! I’m hurt. Prayers for the family RIP https://t.co/iAl9N7GYHb
— RAUFEON (@RaufeonStots) November 13, 2022
RIP Anthony Johnson. So sad pic.twitter.com/XPicS2jlkn
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) November 13, 2022
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/11/13/23456666/the-mma-community-lost-a-legend-pros-react-to-anthony-rumble-johnsons-death?rand=96749
