Earlier today, it was confirmed that former UFC light heavyweight title contender Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson has passed away.

The cause of death was organ failure brought on by non-lymphoma Hodgkin and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a rare disease of the immune system.

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Johnson's death was reported on social media on Sunday by Bellator MMA. He has reportedly been ill for over a year

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The fighter was known as one of the most dangerous boxers in the sport and competed in the UFC at welterweight, middleweight and light heavyweight.

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One of his biggest fights was when Anthony Johnson made his UFC debut on June 12, 2007 in Hollywood.

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One of Johnson's closest friends was former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who said he was a private person who tried to keep his condition a secret.

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Johnson retired from the UFC in 2017 after losing his second belt to Cormier, but made a brief return with Bellator in 2021 before his health deteriorated

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However, Johnson's manager told ESPN in late October that he was "not doing well right now" and was "going through some health problems."

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Former UFC star Anthony Johnson dies at 38 after battle with illness

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