News Stephan Bonnar passed away (RIP)

Ghostoftheville said:
From what we've seen from Bonnar over the past few years, I don't know why anybody is feigning shock right now.

Screw your feelings, when you see one of your friends struggling, step in.
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At some point it is what it is. I was listening to a David spade interview last week about Chris Farley and he talked about how much him and others tried to help him but at some point it starts compromising your personal life. You just have to hope that they get better and that your most memorable memories with them aren’t the bad times.
 
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On another note, it’s probably been said, but his fight against Forest was a turning point for the UFC, Dana actually gave them both credit…
The UFC was needing more financing and the Frettitas had almost had enough, but after that fight, they cut another check, and the rest is history….45 Years Old…man..
 
theincognito said:
I've wondered if there was some kind of falling out. He was a legend, good looking, well spoken, funny, good at WEC commentary, supposedly had Dana's loyalty like all of the TUF 1 guys, etc. Seemed ideal for commentary or at least one of the pre/post show desk jobs.
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caesar said:
Yes I agree, I thought Bonnar was lined up to be the face of the UFC in retirement in front of the camera, have a Podcast like Steve Austin, host an MMA show, travel the world calling fights, that's where I thought his retirement was going.
Shit they gave Forrest a job with the UFC after he retired, but not Bonnar,....
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He was well spoken and entertaining, thought he'd be a natural in some commentary gig.

Once I saw the video below a while back, I assumed any falling out had to be because of some demons, which his drug addiction manifested into.

Sad stuff all around, dude is one of the biggest reasons the UFC and MMA is where it is today. I'd like to hear more about what lead to him not being a part of the UFC, as he should have been taken care of. I saw some article recently about Mike Goldberg, made me think how poorly they treated him at the end, completely ghosted. Hopefully they didn't leave Bonner on the curb, guy clearly needed help.

Yagadot said:
There was a scary video of him being asked to leave a hospital about a year ago. He wanted painkillers or something. He looked awful.

Sadly the only thing that is surprising me is the fact so many seem surprised by this news.

The hospital video -

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Fak, man.

I was always a fan of Bonnar. He was entertaining win or lose and had a funny personality.

RIP American Psycho.
 
Awful news

God bless you American Psycho

You were a true character and one tough motherfucker
 
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HHJ said:
Per UFC's FB page.

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Well, shit.

I have to admit, I was increasingly afraid we might hear this most unwelcome news in recent years.

Godspeed to his family and friends.

Damn.
 
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