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‘A big part of the reason we are here today’: Fighters react to Stephan Bonnar’s death at 45

Stephan Bonnar’s sudden death came as a huge shock to the MMA community.

Tributes from current and former fighters poured in online as they reacted to the death of Ultimate Fighter 1 finalist and UFC Hall of Famer at 45.

Many pointed to Bonnar’s status as a pillar in the history of the sport; his fight with Forrest Griffin at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale is widely credited for saving the UFC at a time when it was losing money.

The UFC announced on Saturday that Bonnar died of “presumed heart complications.” A separate law enforcement source told MMA Fighting Bonnar died on Dec. 22. His official cause of death remains unknown.

Check out fighter’s reaction to Bonnar’s death.


Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/24/23525657/a-big-part-of-the-reason-we-are-here-today-fighters-react-to-stephan-bonnars-death-at-45?rand=96749

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