One of the members of the original cast of The Ultimate Fighter, Mike Swick is using his situation to motivate others. After winning his fight at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale in 2005, Mike “Quick” Swick went on to have a fairly successful …
One of the members of the original cast of The Ultimate Fighter, Mike Swick is using his situation to motivate others. After winning his fight at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale in 2005, Mike “Quick” Swick went on to have a fairly successful career, winning 7 of his next 8 fights in the UFC. Ultimately,…
UFC and The Ultimate Fighter 29 veteran, Dustin Lampros has shared footage of him catching and turning child predators over to law enforcement at Walmart stores, in commendable cases of civilian vigilantism. Boasting an undefeated 8-0 professional record, Dustin Lampros, who suffered a first round TKO loss against Vince Murdock in an exhibition bout on […]
UFC and The Ultimate Fighter 29 veteran, Dustin Lampros has shared footage of him catching and turning child predators over to law enforcement at Walmart stores, in commendable cases of civilian vigilantism.
Boasting an undefeated 8-0 professional record, Dustin Lampros, who suffered a first round TKO loss against Vince Murdock in an exhibition bout on The Ultimate Fighter 29 back in Apri lof last year, has so far enjoyed a three-fight winning streak since his return to Shamrock FC.
Last time out, Dustin Lampros, a native of Illinois, stopped Brandon Ball with a series of second round strikes.
Dustin Lampros boasts an unbeaten 8-0 professional record
In footage shared across social media, Lampros launches sting operations against male suspects who attempt to arrange meetings with children and minors at Walmart, before confronting them, before subsequently turning them over to law enforcement.
Shared by MMA Island on Instagram, Lampros makes one suspect undertake physical fitness exercises including push-ups and jumping jacks, whilst admitting he has an attraction to children and was a child predator.
A second predator can be seen receiving his miranda rights from arresting officers outside a Walmart store.
Competing exclusively under the Shamrock FC banner, Lampros has managed to embark on an eight-fight winning spree with the organization, the Kill Cliff FC trainee holds a total five career knockout wins and a further two submission stoppages, to with a sole decision win over the course of his eight-fight professional career.
A video has emerged showing a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter handing alleged child predators over to the police. After its inception in 2005, the TUF reality show was largely credited for pushing the UFC into the mainstream. The series pools…
A video has emerged showing a former contestant on The Ultimate Fighter handing alleged child predators over to the police. After its inception in 2005, the TUF reality show was largely credited for pushing the UFC into the mainstream. The series pools together low-profile mixed martial artists into one house as they compete against each…
Former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin has reacted to the recent passing of his fellow The Ultimate Fighter 1 finalist and two-time professional opponent, Stephan Bonnar at the age of 45 last week, explaining how he always love the former. Forrest Griffin twice fought Stephan Bonnar under the UFC banner Griffin, who featured […]
Former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin has reacted to the recent passing of his fellow The Ultimate Fighter 1 finalist and two-time professional opponent, Stephan Bonnar at the age of 45 last week, explaining how he always love the former.
Forrest Griffin twice fought Stephan Bonnar under the UFC banner
Griffin, who featured alongside Bonnar on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter back in 2005, eventually making it to that season’s finale, where Griffin would score a unanimous decision victory. The bout has since been credited with bringing the sport of mixed martial arts and the UFC in particular.
In August of 2006 – a year removed from their remarkable TUF 1 matchup, Griffin would again defeat Bonnar, landing another unanimous decision victory on the UFC 62 card.
Last week, reports emerged detailing how Indiana native, Bonnar had passed away at the age of 45 due to heart complications, with the mixed martial arts community issuing heartfelt tributes and offering condolences to Bonnar’s friends and family.
“We lost a real legend,” Joe Rogan posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a picture of Stephan Bonnar at The Ultimate Fighter 1 finale back in 2005. “RIP to one of the most important figures in the explosion of MMA. Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin engaged in a battle on Spike TV in 2005 that was so wild, and so entertaining that it changed the course of the UFC and the sport of Mixed Martial Arts forever. You will not be forgotten.”
Reacting to the news of Bonnar’s sad passing last week, Griffin described the former as a “friend” and explained how he would always miss him.
“Stephan was a lot of things,” Forrest Griffin tweeted. “He was always the most interesting person in the room, he had the biggest heart and most importantly, he was my friend. I always loved it that people got excited when they found out we were really friends. I’ll always miss you, brother.”
UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan has paid tribute to the late, Stephan Bonnar this weekend, describing the promotional alum as a “real legend” following his passing earlier this week at the age of 45. Bonnar, a former UFC light heavyweight contender and a finalist of The Ultimate Fighter 1 back in 2005 alongside former undisputed […]
UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan has paid tribute to the late, Stephan Bonnar this weekend, describing the promotional alum as a “real legend” following his passing earlier this week at the age of 45.
Joe Rogan shares heartfelt tribute to TUF 1 finalist, Stephan Bonnar
With tributes piling in amid the Indiana native’s sudden passing, Rogan described the UFC Hall of Fame inductee as a “real legend”.
“We lost a real legend,” Joe Rogan posted on his official Instagram account, accompanied by a picture of Stephan Bonnar at The Ultimate Fighter 1 finale back in 2005. “RIP to one of the most important figures in the explosion of MMA. Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin engaged in a battle on Spike TV in 2005 that was so wild, and so entertaining that it changed the course of the UFC and the sport of Mixed Martial Arts forever. You will not be forgotten.”
Rogan’s play-by-play commentary counterpart, Jon Anik also paid tribute to the late, Bonnar, recounting how he had attended his and his wife’s wedding ceremony just days removed from a fight.
“Just absolutely crushed to hear about the passing of our friend and UFC legend Stephan Bonnar,” Jon Anik posted on Instagram. “His MMA legacy lives on, to be sure, as does his incredible call of fellow Midwesterner Anthony @showtimepettis’ off-the-cage kick. Brilliant reaction in real time by Stephan and I’m glad he had that moment as a broadcaster. You could always count on his energy.”
“I got to know Stephan during our time working on ESPN’s ‘MMA Live’ from 2008-2001. We were particularly close at the time of my wedding and just two weeks after his win at UFC 116, he fellow across the country from Las Vegas to Boston to be there with us in person. He has the black eye in this picture to prove it. That of course didn’t stop him from running at max incline on the treadmill next to me on the morning of my wedding… Love you, buddy. Rest in peace. Thanks for always making me feel like a million bucks.”
During is professional career, Bonnar posted a 15-9 professional record, securing victories over the likes of Brian Ebersole, Terry Martin, James Irvine, Keith Jardine, and Kyle Kingsbury.
News has broken this Christmas Eve concerning UFC middleweight division veteran and The Ultimate Fighter 1 season finalist, Stephan Bonnar, who sadly passed away this earlier this week at the age of 45. Bonnar, a native of Hammond, Indiana, competed on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter back in 2005, reaching that season’s finale […]
News has broken this Christmas Eve concerning UFC middleweight division veteran and The Ultimate Fighter 1 season finalist, Stephan Bonnar, who sadly passed away this earlier this week at the age of 45.
Bonnar, a native of Hammond, Indiana, competed on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter back in 2005, reaching that season’s finale against fellow finalist, former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin.
The UFC confirmed the passing of Stephan Bonnar in a statement tonight
Inducted into the Fight Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame back in 2013 along with finalist, Griffin, the promotion confirmed this Saturday night that Bonnar had passed away at the age of 45.
“The UFC family is saddened by the passing of UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar,” UFC tweeted this Saturday night. “We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.”
Boasting a 15-9 professional record, Bonnar most recently competed at Bellator 131 in September 2014, dropping a split decision loss to former UFC light heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz.
Competing 15 times separately under the banner of the Dana White-led UFC, Bonnar managed to amass an 8-7 promotional record from 2005 to 2012.
In eight of those promotional victories, Bonnar managed to defeat Sam Hoger, James Irvine, Keith Jardine, Mike Nickels Eric Schafer, Krzysztof Soszynski, Igor Pokrajac, and Kyle Kingsburg.
A nine-year veteran of the UFC, during his tenure with the organization, Bonnar suffered defeats against former or future promotional champions, Jon Jones, Mark Coleman, Anderson Silva, and Rashad Evans.