1. 12-24-22 05:45 PM #1
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    UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dies at age 45.

    https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-hall-famer-stephan-bonnar-233056732.html

    The UFC announced the news Saturday, Christmas Eve, and cited heart complications at work as the cause of his death Thursday. Bonnar was 45.

    “Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” said UFC President Dana White in a statement. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. He will be missed.”

    A legend in the world of mixed martial arts, “The American Psycho” Bonnar served as one half of the fight many credit with turning a then-struggling UFC around. Although he lost that bout at “The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale” against Forrest Griffin, it’s impact was felt for generations to come. Eventually, the bout was inducted into the fight wing of “The UFC Hall of Fame” in 2013.



    RIP American Psycho
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  2. 12-24-22 05:49 PM #2
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    Horrible, I remember watching Bonnar vs Griffin live. RIP Stephen Bonnar
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  3. 12-24-22 06:00 PM #3
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    Damn, RIP.

    A few thoughts:

    1) His fight vs Griffin was awesome. Bonnar gave it his all. Thought he got shorted on the judging.

    2) I knew he had health problems but didn't know it was that serious. When you choose that profession, have to imagine one can develop some reliance on pain killers.

    3) RIP, Bonnar.
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  4. 12-24-22 06:45 PM #4
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    Damn, so young. I loved him on TUF 1. He sure helped launch/save the UFC with that fight against Griffin. Great fight! Stephan was a fighter I was almost always rooting for. R.I.P.

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  5. 12-24-22 07:10 PM #5
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    Beginning of the end of UFC and mixed martial arts fighting.
    Modern day gladiators. We are entertained at the expense of their health.
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  6. 12-24-22 11:56 PM #6
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    Damn all these people dying young... No comment
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  7. 12-25-22 01:26 AM #7
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    UFC Legend!
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  8. 12-25-22 02:38 AM #8
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    I heard he was heavily addicted to oxycodone that possibly led to his heart trauma. RIP
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  9. 12-25-22 02:45 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ghenghis Kahn View Post
    Damn all these people dying young... No comment
    was the clot shot
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  10. 12-25-22 10:24 AM #10
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    So sad to hear

    His fight with Griffin ranks up there with Hearns / Hagler as one of the greatest fights i have ever seen

    RIP
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  11. 12-25-22 11:07 AM #11
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    Very sad, RIP

    He died way too young.
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  12. 12-26-22 11:53 AM #12
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    RIP
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  13. 12-26-22 12:45 PM #13
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    Damn RIP
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  14. 12-26-22 12:52 PM #14
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    Insensitive post by jibbby incoming

    Drugs jibbby? Alcohol? how can someone die so young? Covid vaccine? Not enough raw garlic? Ghetto lifestyle?
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  15. 12-30-22 07:18 PM #15
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    Damn shame. Heart problems at 45 seems fishy with trained up athlete like him?

    Did he get fat or was he abusing drugs maybe? Are we missing something here?
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    lol
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  17. 12-30-22 07:46 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thrilla View Post
    lol
    Nothing funny about that. You heartless fool!

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    RIP


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  19. 01-08-23 12:48 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiggityDaggityDo View Post
    RIP


    Oh, wow. Wonder what happened to her.
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  20. 01-08-23 05:48 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Damn shame. Heart problems at 45 seems fishy with trained up athlete like him?

    Did he get fat or was he abusing drugs maybe? Are we missing something here?
    He was addicted to opiates for pain. He posted a video trying to get a script refilled last year then subsequently getting arrested if I recall correctly. RIP Bonnar.
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