Anthony Johnson (fighter)

Anthony Kewoa Johnson was an American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC for most of his career and later had a single Bellator MMA bout.

Anthony Kewoa Johnson was an American mixed martial artist who spent most of his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and later had a single Bellator MMA bout. He fought across multiple weight classes, including welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight, and became known as a powerful striker. He died on November 13, 2022, at age 38.

Early life and background

Johnson was born in Dublin, Georgia, and became known under the nickname “Rumble.” Sources identify him as an American mixed martial artist and note his background in combat sports.

Mixed martial arts career

Johnson competed primarily in the UFC, where he was a multiple-time title challenger and fought across several divisions. UFC records list him at 22-6 overall, while other databases summarize his professional record as 23-6, reflecting differences in record-keeping conventions.

Fighting style

He was widely recognized as a heavy-handed striker with notable knockout power. His UFC statistics show a high knockout win total and strong striking metrics.

Later career and retirement

Johnson’s final professional bout was in Bellator MMA, after which his career ended. He died in 2022 at age 38.

Other work

Johnson appeared in a small acting role as a fighter in the 2011 film Warrior.