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Anthony Johnson dead: UFC legend dies aged 38 as tributes pour in
Anthony Johnson died at age 38.
Previous UFC contender Anthony Johnson has died at 38 years old after a long fight with disease. Nicknamed 'Thunder' he was known as one of the most amazing knockout craftsmen during his days in the title.
He was expected to vie for the Bellator light-heavyweight title in September of 2021, yet pulled out with a vague disease that has endured before it was affirmed on Sunday night that he had died.
Johnson uncovered in a virtual entertainment post last year that he was enduring with his disease. "Truly want to meticulously describe how sick I genuinely am," he said. "Simply realize I want however many supplications as I can get and I'll see you in 2022 God willing. Never been this terrified of anything in my life however I've areas of strength for stayed the help of loved ones."
Last month his supervisor Ali Abdelaziz requested that fans petition God for Johnson in his fight. "Thunder, he's going through some medical conditions at the present time. It's extremely miserable," Abdelaziz told ESPN. "I think, I believe that everyone should appeal to God for him. Petition God for Anthony. It's not working out positively. He's areas of strength for exceptionally. Yet, petition God for him."
Recognitions have come pouring in for Johnson as UFC fans and contenders have offered their appreciation. Previous top dog Daniel Cormier took to virtual entertainment to communicate the amount Johnson intended to him. "Relax my sibling," he composed.
"For a person who struck dread in such countless people groups heart Anthony Johnson was a mindful individual. From arbitrary text to registrations during misfortune. What an individual he was, Thunder will be remembered fondly. Now and then life doesn't appear to be fair. Terrible
Current UFC warrior Michael Chiesa additionally tweeted about Johnson's passing and was in wonderment of his ability. "Tear Anthony "Thunder" Johnson," he composed. "One of the most productive KO specialists our game has at any point seen. My requests go out to his family and everybody impacted by this misfortune."
Johnson's most popular successes saw him rout title holders like Glover Texeira and Ryan Bader, as well as Jimi Manuwa and Alexander Gustafsson.
His latest excursion was a light-heavyweight Thousand Prix session with Jose Augusto Azevedo in 2021, which he won by knockout in the subsequent round.
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