Stephan Bonnar, who Died at the age of 45 of heart problemshe was much more than a fighter MMA🇧🇷 Retired in 2012, he was one of the people responsible for “saving” the UFC from ostracism and, to top it off, worked as an actor in Hollywood
In the world of fighting…
- The American has never won a belt, but he was a member of the UFC Hall of Fame
- The reason? When the franchise was in its worst phase, he launched the reality series TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) and placed Bonnar among the participants.
- With solid fighting, he reached the final of the event against Forrest Griffin and had a historic fight against the compatriot
- Even with defeat, Bonnar immediately signed a UFC contract.who ended up revitalizing and gaining worldwide fame after the program
- Dana White, boss of the franchise, recalled that fight mourning the death of the former fighter
Stephan Bonnar was one of the foremost fighters to ever compete in the Octagon. His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever. It will never be forgotten. Fans loved it. We will miss you” Dana White told the UFC website
Curiosity: Bonnar was defeated by Anderson Silva in 2012 at UFC Rio. It was one of the last fights for the American.
In the art world…
- In 2010, shortly before retiring from MMA, Bonnar began his acting career as a stuntman in the Hollywood film ‘Salt’ starring Angelina Jolie.
- He also played the role in 2017 during the recording of ‘Lie’, an Indian production.
- Other appearances of the former fighter were in the following productions: “Supreme Champion” (2010), “Warrior” (2011) and “The Roots of Fight” (2012)
Curiosity: in ‘Supreme Champion’, Bonnar was given a lead role and portrayed a martial arts star.
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