YoungWillz 21,061 Posted May 15, 2015 The controversy surrounding Corey Hill spurred me to open a topic. UFC announced his death but the missus swears he's alive. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/corey-hill-s-wife-denies-ufc-report-that-her-husband-has-denied-022023494.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted May 15, 2015 The controversy surrounding Corey Hill spurred me to open a topic. UFC announced his death but the missus swears he's alive. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/corey-hill-s-wife-denies-ufc-report-that-her-husband-has-denied-022023494.html Latest report indicates that he did in fact die this afternoon. Manager and another source confirm. http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-veteran-corey-hill-dead-at-36-reports-manager 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted July 7, 2015 Valdet Gashi, Albanian born German two time World Muay Thai champion, 29, fighting for ISIS. http://english.alarabiya.net/en/sports/2015/07/06/ His leaving for Syria garnered some coverage here in the UK: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/584119/Islamic-State-champion-kickboxer-Valdet-Gashi-flees-Germany-ISIS and http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3121659/Thai-boxing-world-champion-Valdet-Gashi-abandons-life-Germany-fight-ISIS-Syria-admits-attending-terror-group-s-brutal-public-executions.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted July 14, 2015 Report of the death of Artur Matsayev, Russian born MMA fighter, 22. No reason given. http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.ikusa.fr/index.html/actu/news/artur-matsayev-le-champion-contenders-sen-est-all%25C3%25A9-r2390&prev=search Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted October 9, 2015 Wil Handford, UK cage fighter, dies of bowel cancer at 24: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3266204/Tragedy-super-fit-cage-fighter-dies-bowel-cancer-just-24-despite-best-shape-life-fell-ill.html Basically terminal disease fame, or not even that, but with such a niche thread, it would be a shame not to post. Edit: Actually a unique DDP hit! Edit: Ok, it seems he had a little bit of local fame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viGnoS 18 Posted October 12, 2015 Edit: Actually a unique DDP hit! it was me, 15 points in a single hit ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted October 12, 2015 Edit: Actually a unique DDP hit! it was me, 15 points in a single hit ! I was fascinated by this one when I wrote the profile. Seemed to think it was a solid pick but with an obit question mark. Go viGnoS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 11, 2015 Yang Jian Bing was set to compete at ONE Championship 35 against Geje Eustaquio in a flyweight contest before that bout was cancelled on Thursday. ONE Championship noted via release following the weigh-ins that bout had been cancelled "due to Yang's severe dehydration from attempting to make weight. Yang Jian Bing has suffered from dehydration and suspected heat stroke. He has been transported to the hospital where he is undergoing intensive rehydration treatment." The news took a turn for the worse on Friday when Bing, 21, ultimately died from the complications of his weight cut. ONE Championship released a statement following Bing's tragic passing: Looks like he will make weight now. SC http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/11/9891100/one-championships-yang-jian-bing-dies-from-weight-cutting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted December 11, 2015 Yang Jian Bing was set to compete at ONE Championship 35 against Geje Eustaquio in a flyweight contest before that bout was cancelled on Thursday. ONE Championship noted via release following the weigh-ins that bout had been cancelled "due to Yang's severe dehydration from attempting to make weight. Yang Jian Bing has suffered from dehydration and suspected heat stroke. He has been transported to the hospital where he is undergoing intensive rehydration treatment." The news took a turn for the worse on Friday when Bing, 21, ultimately died from the complications of his weight cut. ONE Championship released a statement following Bing's tragic passing: Looks like he will make weight now. SC http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/11/9891100/one-championships-yang-jian-bing-dies-from-weight-cutting I saw that, too, but wasn't exactly sure if it belongs here. (Now that I've looked at the sub-header, I know it did!). Anyway, dehydration and heat stroke... his weight was too high so he tried to sweat it out. I once saw a documentary about amateur boxers and their tricks, like stepping into the bathtub with a towel around your stomach and in a rubber suit, and then staying in there for six hours. You rapidly lose weight this way, but you also end up looking really, really sick. He obviously overdid it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 11, 2015 Yang Jian Bing was set to compete at ONE Championship 35 against Geje Eustaquio in a flyweight contest before that bout was cancelled on Thursday. ONE Championship noted via release following the weigh-ins that bout had been cancelled "due to Yang's severe dehydration from attempting to make weight. Yang Jian Bing has suffered from dehydration and suspected heat stroke. He has been transported to the hospital where he is undergoing intensive rehydration treatment." The news took a turn for the worse on Friday when Bing, 21, ultimately died from the complications of his weight cut. ONE Championship released a statement following Bing's tragic passing: Looks like he will make weight now. SChttp://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/11/9891100/one-championships-yang-jian-bing-dies-from-weight-cutting I saw that, too, but wasn't exactly sure if it belongs here. (Now that I've looked at the sub-header, I know it did!). Anyway, dehydration and heat stroke... his weight was too high so he tried to sweat it out. I once saw a documentary about amateur boxers and their tricks, like stepping into the bathtub with a towel around your stomach and in a rubber suit, and then staying in there for six hours. You rapidly lose weight this way, but you also end up looking really, really sick. He obviously overdid it... Yang Jian Bing was set to compete at ONE Championship 35 against Geje Eustaquio in a flyweight contest before that bout was cancelled on Thursday. ONE Championship noted via release following the weigh-ins that bout had been cancelled "due to Yang's severe dehydration from attempting to make weight. Yang Jian Bing has suffered from dehydration and suspected heat stroke. He has been transported to the hospital where he is undergoing intensive rehydration treatment." The news took a turn for the worse on Friday when Bing, 21, ultimately died from the complications of his weight cut. ONE Championship released a statement following Bing's tragic passing: Looks like he will make weight now. SChttp://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/11/9891100/one-championships-yang-jian-bing-dies-from-weight-cutting I saw that, too, but wasn't exactly sure if it belongs here. (Now that I've looked at the sub-header, I know it did!). Anyway, dehydration and heat stroke... his weight was too high so he tried to sweat it out. I once saw a documentary about amateur boxers and their tricks, like stepping into the bathtub with a towel around your stomach and in a rubber suit, and then staying in there for six hours. You rapidly lose weight this way, but you also end up looking really, really sick. He obviously overdid it... He's the first member of a new weight class: Dead Weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted December 22, 2015 Manny Yarborough, from the glory days of MMA when it was a basic freak show, dead at 51. Here he is fighting a guy who is 450 pounds lighter than him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 23, 2015 Manny Yarborough, from the glory days of MMA when it was a basic freak show, dead at 51. Here he is fighting a guy who is 450 pounds lighter than him. So with his passing who is the world's 'heaviest athlete'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted December 23, 2015 Never watched him fight, though i do remember him wanting to rape a perty white ass 450 pounds lighter than him. Iirc, it seemed to be a penchant of his in the last series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted April 12, 2016 Joao Carvalho dies after being knocked out at Total Fighting Extreme in Dublin: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/joao-carvalho-dead-mma-fighter-dies-48-hours-after-suffering-serious-brain-injuries-during-dublin-a6980251.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 12, 2016 Joao Carvalho dies after being knocked out at Total Fighting Extreme in Dublin: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/joao-carvalho-dead-mma-fighter-dies-48-hours-after-suffering-serious-brain-injuries-during-dublin-a6980251.html Was all excited that I knew TWO people who had the name Coao, but alas, I'm back to one. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted May 4, 2016 Featherweight fighter Jordan Parsons dies at 25 from injuries sustained in a hit and run: http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/5/4/11591414/jordan-parsons-dies-bellator-mma-hit-and-run-delray-beach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 27, 2016 You live by the hit-and-run, you die by the hit-and-run Former Ultimate Fighting Championship star Ryan Jimmo was killed in Edmonton, Canada, in a hit-and-run incident on Sunday, aged 34. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted October 5, 2016 Josh Samman (12-4-0), UFC competitor for the past five years since his appearance in The Ultimate Fighter season 17, dead. His last fight was in July this year. He was found unconscious at his apartment a few days ago along with an already-deceased ring announcer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted June 17, 2017 MMA fighter Tim Hague has been placed in a coma following a boxing match: http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/tim-hague/update-ufc-veteran-tim-hague-following-brain-injury-ko/ Rumours are circulating on SM that he has been declared brain dead or indeed has passed away, but awaiting confirmation. Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hague Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted June 18, 2017 23 hours ago, YoungWillz said: MMA fighter Tim Hague has been placed in a coma following a boxing match: http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/tim-hague/update-ufc-veteran-tim-hague-following-brain-injury-ko/ Rumours are circulating on SM that he has been declared brain dead or indeed has passed away, but awaiting confirmation. Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hague Death reported now: http://edmontonjournal.com/storyline/former-edmonton-ufc-fighter-tim-hague-dies-following-boxing-match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted August 16, 2017 No mention of the Matt Hughes near fatal train/truck collision earlier this year? Mm hmm.... Hate to burst your secretive bubble, but he's out of his coma and eating sushi. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted June 4, 2018 Darren Till has health issues trying to make weight for UFC 130: http://www.totalprosports.com/2018/06/04/ufcs-darren-till-goes-blind-nearly-dies-trying-to-cut-weight-for-ufc-fight-night-130-video/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 5, 2018 UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway’s return to the octagon has been postponed again. Holloway (19-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) has been hospitalized with concussion-like symptoms and won’t compete against Brian Ortega in Saturday’s UFC 226 co-main event, MMAjunkie verified following a report from ESPN.com. Holloway’s management team released a statement to MMAjunkie with details: “Max’s team and UFC staff noticed Max was not normal since late last week. This became obvious to many watching his interviews and public appearances the past few days. “He was showing concussion-like symptoms before he even started his weight cut and was rushed to the ER on Monday where they admitted him overnight. Initial scans seemed okay, and he was released Tuesday afternoon, but symptoms still continued. “Max fought with his team to continue with the fight. He showed some improvement over the next day but was still showing obvious symptoms. After open workouts, he crashed and was very hard to wake up. When he did, he had flashing vision and slurred speech. “He is now back in the ER for further tests.” SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,061 Posted August 18, 2018 Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone escapes death - while cave-diving he experiences a slit out: https://www.mmamania.com/2018/8/17/17725854/ufcs-donald-cerrone-almost-dies-in-catastrophic-cave-dive-im-happy-to-be-alive-mma-ufc-perry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
