Former UFC title challenger Anthony Johnson recently passed away at the age of 38. UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and many other fighters remembered a nostalgic moment when Johnson cracked Daniel Cormier in their bout at UFC 187.
Speaking on his own podcast Michael Bisping remembered Anthony Johnson after his death. Bisping was joined by Anthony Smith & Darren Till.
“38 years old and when you see Anthony Johnson, in his prime, my God, what a force of nature. I mean, I’ll never forget when he cracked DC when they had that fight and DC went flying to the other side of the Octagon.”
Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson was known for his heavy hands and vicious knockout power. He knocked out some popular faces of today like Glover Teixeira, Ryan Badder, Jimi Manuwa, Alexander Gustafsson, Dan Hardy, and many others.
Like Michael Bisping other MMA Pros also Twitted about Johnson
Daniel Cormier
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. What a person he was, Rumble will be missed. Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. Horrible news #RIP #Rumblesquad @Anthony_Rumble pic.twitter.com/HH2SO1dPj7
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) November 13, 2022
Michael Chiesa
RIP Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. One of the most prolific KO artists our sport has ever seen. My prayers go out to his family and everyone affected by this tragedy. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/TYAu2wxn2u
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 13, 2022
Roy Nelson
🙏 RIP🙏 Anthony Johnson…..
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) November 14, 2022
Nothing to say. 😪😪😪 pic.twitter.com/gj8NaFCatu
Aljamain Sterling
Sad day for the MMA world. Still setting in for me that we lost another really good person. RIP Anthony Johnson
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 14, 2022
Charles Oliveira
Rest in Peace Anthony Johnson
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) November 13, 2022
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