It was 29 years old: a former UFC fighter tragically died in Brazil

03 May 2023, 13:49 | Sports 
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Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Felipe Colares tragically dies in Rio de Janeiro. According to Globo, the 29-year-old was hit by a bus while returning home from a workout.. Medics arrived at the scene of the accident, but the Brazilian failed to save his life.. Colares died on the way to the hospital from his injuries. Felipe fought in the UFC in the bantamweight division from 2019 to 2022. In the elite promotion, he spent six fights in which he won two victories.. In total, Colares has 15 fights and 11 wins in MMA. That is, outside of the UFC, he did not lose.. The Brazilian last fought in February of this year at the Ares FC 12 tournament in France, where he won an early victory by choke hold.. Recall that in December last year, the legendary fighter and UFC Hall of Famer Stefan Bonnar passed away..

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