Tragic: UFC Vet Tim Hague Declared Brain Dead & Passes Away, After Being KO'd In Boxing Match!
The former UFC fighter Tim Hague has died following a knockout in a boxing fight. He was 34. Hague was taken to hospital on Friday after he was knocked out by Adam Braidwood during their fight in Edmonton but died on Sunday.
“It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak to report that Tim has passed away today,†Hague’s sister, Jackie Neil, said in a statement on Sunday. “He was surrounded by family, listening to his favourite songs. We will miss him so greatly.â€
The Canadian fought in five UFC contests winning his debut before losing the other four. In total, he fought 34 mixed martial arts contests, and had a 21-13 record. He was knocked out eight times, with four of those coming within the last two years. After the end of his UFC career in 2011 he said he was going to take time off after suffering a concussion. “I’m gonna take a little break away from MMA, let the brain heal from my concussion, and get the passion/fire back,†he wrote on Facebook. Posted By Abdul