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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar, who was instrumental in popularizing the American mixed martial arts promotion, passed away last Thursday after presumed cardiac issues.
Once the UFC announced the death of its beloved superstar, the MMA community flocked to social media to pay tribute to 'The American Psycho'.
However, middleweight contender Sean Strickland is not convinced by the credibility of the tributes. In an Instagram post, 'Tarzan' called out the MMA community for not being there for the UFC legend when he needed them:
"Stephan Bonnar just died and like my Instagram feed, Google is flooded with pictures of people like, 'Hey, this is me and Bonnar training, we are buddies we used to hang out back in the day,' like I'm going to post a picture about him and get double tap likes."
Strickland added:
"He was addicted to opioids...his gym went under during Covid... You fu****g people that, like, after he died you post pictures of him in support and all this? Like when this man was losing his sh*t where were you? And I'm not saying you had to be there for him. But you weren't there for him, then don't be there for him now because now he doesn't need it."
What was Stephan Bonnar's UFC record?
MMA legend Stephan Bonnar's UFC record stands at eight wins against seven losses. The Indiana native debuted for the premier MMA promotion at The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Finale against former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin.
The light heavyweight fighter's TUF showdown with Griffin is often touted as one of the best fights in mixed martial arts history. The duo was inducted into the 'Fight Wing' of the UFC's Hall of Fame in 2013.
In an announcement regarding his passing on the promotion's website, UFC president Dana White stated that 'The American Psycho' was one of the most important figures to ever enter the octagon:
"Stephan Bonnar was one of the most important fighters to ever compete in the octagon. His fight with Forrest Griffin changed the sport forever, and he will never be forgotten. The fans loved him, related to him, and he always gave them his best. He will be missed."
