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Former UFC and Bellator fighter Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson dies at 38 after illness

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, an MMA light heavyweight fighter who went 23-6 in his career, has died. He was 38.

Bellator MMA announced Johnson's death on social media on Sunday. A Bellator spokesman said Johnson had been ill for more than a year. 

"The BELLATOR family is devastated by his untimely passing and we send our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time," the announcement said.

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