FORMER UFC fighter turned boxer Tim Hague has died after being knocked out in a bout on Friday night.
The 34-year-old was knocked down five times in the first two rounds before his fight against fellow Canadian Adam Braidwood in Edmonton was stopped. Hague walked out of the ring under his own steam but was then taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
I can’t believe Tim Hague has died. I’m so very sorry to his family and everyone close to him. Tragic and upsetting #riptimhague
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) June 18, 2017
Fellow fighter Cody Krahn revealed on Saturday that Hague was in a coma and a statement from Hague’s family on Sunday night read: “It is with incredible sadness, sorrow and heartbreak to report that Tim has passed away today.
“He was surrounded by family, listening to his favourite songs. We will miss him so greatly. We ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
More horrible news that Tim Hague from Alberta Canada has suffered catastrophic brain damage from a boxing match in Calgary. #RIP Tim
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) June 18, 2017
Horrid news on Tim Hague. A sobering reality check on the real dangers of combat sports. RIP.
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) June 18, 2017
Hague fought in UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) from 2009 to 2011, beating Pat Barry on his debut but losing his other four fights.
His boxing record was similar with a victory over Patrick Graham followed by three losses, the last two by knockout against Mladen Miljas and then Braidwood.
