‘Life is short’ – Pro fighters react to Anthony Johnson’s sudden passing at the age of 38

One of the heaviest hitters to ever fight in mixed martial arts has passed away at age 38 after battling an undisclosed illness. On…

By: Lucas Rezende | 7 months ago
‘Life is short’ – Pro fighters react to Anthony Johnson’s sudden passing at the age of 38
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One of the heaviest hitters to ever fight in mixed martial arts has passed away at age 38 after battling an undisclosed illness. On Twitter, professional fighters shared their thoughts and stories to remember and pay homage to Anthony Johnson’s life and career.

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Lucas Rezende
Lucas Rezende

Lucas Rezende is a Brazilian journalist and writer from Belem, Para. He has been covering MMA since 2012 and contributing with Bloody Elbow since March 2015. When not writing, Lucas also teaches English. In his free time, he enjoys reading, slapping the bass guitar and traveling.

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