Stephan Bonnar death

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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at 45 (New York Post)

UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar died on Thursday, the promotion announced. He was 45 years old. The UFC reported that Bonnar, who most notably fought ...

He will be missed.” [Renato Moicano tweeted his condolences](https://twitter.com/moicanoufc/status/1606793994381725697), calling Bonnar’s death “a sad year for the UFC community.” The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. [in a heartfelt post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlKxcQMwXR/), saying Bonnar will “never be forgotten.” “Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon,” UFC President Dana White said in a statement. [The UFC reported](https://www.ufc.com/news/stephan-bonnar-1977-2022) Bonnar, who most notably fought Forrest Griffin in the finals of the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2005, died of presumed heart complications while at work.

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Stephan Bonnar: UFC Hall of Famer dies aged 45 due to heart ... (The Independent)

The American fought icons such as Anderson Silva, Jon Jones and Rashad Evans across an eight-year career in the UFC.

In the season finale, Bonnar was outpointed by Forrest Griffin while challenging his compatriot for the light-heavyweight title. Bonnar made his professional MMA debut in 2001, before fighting in the UFC between 2004 and 2012. Bonnar achieved three of his pro wins via knockout/TKO, seven by submission, and five via decision.

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UFC legend Stephan Bonnar dead at 45 (WOKV)

Stephan Bonnar, a UFC Hall of Famer who helped launch the promotion into the mainstream with his 2005 fight against Forrest Griffin in the first season of ...

Despite his loss to Griffin, Bonnar won his next three bouts, the newspaper reported. He made his pro debut in 2001 and entered the UFC with a 7-1 record. [Bellator MMA](https://www.bellator.com/) promotion, [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35316600/ufc-hall-famer-stephan-bonnar-dies-age-45) reported. “His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.— UFC (@ufc) [American Psycho](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/stephan-bonnar),” Bonnar’s fight against Griffin on April 9, 2005, is regarded as one of the most important fights in mixed martial arts history.

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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at 45: 'He Will Be Missed ... (PEOPLE.com)

Stephan Bonnar died from 'presumed heart complications while at work' at age 45, the UFC said in a news release on Saturday.

RIP to a true pioneer!" "I remember watching him and Forest battling it out and thinking, I gotta try this out. He will be missed." "The fans loved him, related to him and he always gave them his best. "Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon," UFC President Dana White said in a statement. [presumed heart complications while at work](https://www.ufc.com/news/stephan-bonnar-1977-2022)," the UFC said in a news release on Saturday.

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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45 (Associated Press)

Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC's growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced.

“His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. He will be missed.” He reached the competition’s finale, where he had a spectacular, bloody brawl with Forrest Griffin.

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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dies at 45 (CTV News)

Stephan Bonnar, the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer who popularized the sport in the finale fight of the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" ...

I was like 'oooh, this must be good.'" "I knew it was a good fight during the fight," Bonnar later said, according to the release. "His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten.

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Stephan Bonnar of UFC fame dies at 45 (UPI.com)

Stephen Bonnar, who helped popularize UFC in the first season of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2005, died Thursday. He was 45.

And that was in the second round. I was like 'oooh, this must be good.'" He will be missed."

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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dead at 45 (E! Online)

UFC Hall of Famer and The Ultimate Fighter alum Stephan Bonnar died Dec. 22 from presumed heart complications, the organization shared.

"Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the Octagon," UFC President Dana White said in a statement Dec. News App](https://eonline.onelink.me/ItsS/1b3e9f57) Those fans fell in love with Bonnar back in 2005 during the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. According to the [organization](https://www.ufc.com/news/stephan-bonnar-1977-2022), his cause of death is from presumed heart complications while he was at work. [Mike Goldberg](https://twitter.com/GoldieOnTV/status/1606887375975895040) tweeted after Bonnar's death, "a loyal friend with a great sense of humor who once took over an entire floor of our hotel in Australia preparing his own kangaroo meal! 22 at age 45](https://www.eonline.com/photos/33755/celebrity-deaths-2022s-fallen-stars).

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