Glover, Cormier and more fighters react to Anthony Johnson's passing: 'life doesn't seem fair'

Glover Teixeira mourned the death of Anthony Johnson on the social networks. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Last Sunday (13), the MMA world was devastated by the news of the death of Anthony Johnson, former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, who was under contract with Bellator.

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Through social media, several fighters, including former rivals, praised Johnson and left messages of affection and comfort for the American's family. Check out some of the reactions:

PUBLICITY:

Glover Teixeira:

I am so sad to hear about this news. One of the most scary & tough opponents that I had ever faced and one of the nicest and most humble humans I have ever met. My heart is broken. My condolences to his family. RIP #rumblesquad pic.twitter.com/J527ToOtOO

— Glover Teixeira (@gloverteixeira) November 13, 2022

“I am very sad to hear this news. One of the scariest, toughest opponents I've ever faced and one of the nicest, humblest human beings I've ever met. My heart is in pieces. My condolences to the family. Rest in peace".

PUBLICITY:

Daniel Cornier:

Rest Easy my brother. For a guy who struck fear in so many people's hearts 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

“Rest in peace, my brother. For a guy who struck fear into the hearts of so many people, Anthony Johnson he was a careful person. From random messages to checking if everything was ok during defeats. What a person he was. Rumble will be missed. Sometimes life doesn't seem fair. Horrible news.”

PUBLICITY:

Michael Bisping:

Utterly shocked and saddened by this. RIP. Sincere condolences to all his family and loved ones. https://t.co/y9PGfRa9JI

- michael (@bisping) November 13, 2022

“Extremely shocked and saddened by this. Rest in peace. Sincere condolences to the entire family and loved ones.”

Thiago Marreta:

Very sad day for all of us the MMA community, Great guy, one of the most dangerous fighter of history, Rest in Peace Champ 🙏🏾😞 pic.twitter.com/TImFpJcVrF

— Thiago “Marreta” Santos (@TMarretaMMA) November 13, 2022

PUBLICITY:

“Very sad day for all of us in the MMA community. Great guy, one of the most dangerous fighters in history. Rest in peace, champion.”

Dan Ige:

Incredibly saddened by the news. Rumble, you were one of the coolest and most realest human I've ever met. You gave me so much invaluable advice throughout my career and I can't believe you're gone. 💔

— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) November 13, 2022

“Incredibly saddened by the news. Rumble, you were one of the nicest guys and realest human beings I've ever met. You’ve given me so much invaluable advice throughout my career and I can’t believe you’re gone.”

Derek Brunson:

Always worked to be a better man. Life can be short. Never forget to enjoy and appreciate! RIP @Anthony_Rumble !#RUMBLEsquad ???????? pic.twitter.com/JbdR855nQr

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 13, 2022

“He always worked to be a better man. Life can be short. Never forget to enjoy and appreciate! Rest in peace".

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

“Rest in peace, Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson. One of the most prolific knockout artists our sport has ever seen. My prayers go out to his entire family and everyone affected by the tragedy.”