My Top UFC TUF Competitors Who Have Sadly Passed Away.

Intro.

This is a bit of a different piece today, as i'm going to going to be taking a look at the darkside of fame, as to how it corresponds with MMA. I feel that this subject is something that needs to be discussed, and it doesn't come up enough in my opinion, yes. This is a dark subject, but these guys gave everything to the fight industry, and for what?

5. Lodunne Sincaid.

Lodunne Cincaid was a competitor on the 1st season of TUF, as a member of Team Couture. Lodunne may not have lived out his dream, but he got to show his talent on national stage. Lodunne passed away from a heart attack on April 7 2019.

4 Kimbo Slice.

This one really stings even now. Kimbo passed away at the age of 42 due multiple health complications. RIP Big man.

3 Corey Hill.

As a member of Team of Team Penn. Hill stood out thanks to his awesome skill set, and height. He had an overwhelming personality, that said everything about the man. He passed away at the age of 38 due to pneumonia. RIP big man.

2. Josh Samon.

After competing on the 17th season of the show, Josh would go on and have a decent career in the UFC, he passed away from an accidental drug overdose in april of 2016. I recently watched a tribute about Josh, and the impact that this man had on people is an emotional thing to watch. He was the definition of love, and it showed in his fighting. RIP big man.

1 Stephan Bonnar.

From having an infectious personality, to an insane fighting ability. Stephan Bonnar was him. From competing on the 1st season of the Ultimate Fighter Stephan would go on to have a great career in the UFC, and a fight in Bellator, before retiring from the sport. But over the course of his career, he was plagued with injuries, and as result he became a drug addict, relying on painkillers to take away his contest pain, this would see his life go on a downwardspiral, his relationships with friends, former colleagues, and his wife all fell into the background. He would be arrested on multiple occasions, as his addiction got worse, this would lead to his death, because on December 22nd 2022 Stephan was bound dead in his home, as a result of an accidental Overdose. This one stung, and it still does even now.

If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this article. In the UK you can call the Bereavement Service helpline on 0800 151 2012. Local councils will have means of support, if you wish to seak them out anywhere in the world.