“I’ll Never Forget the Heart He Showed” – UFC Stars & Fans in Tears as Tragic Accident Takes Life of 29-Year-Old Former UFC Fighter

Former UFC star Felipe Colares has died in Brazil. He was 29 years old. The current Ares FC star was hit by a bus on Monday morning while returning from training. As per his coach Rodrigo Babi, the fighter was rushed to Hospital Rocha Faria in Campo Grande but died on the way before reaching there. This incident happened in Rio de Janeiro, on Avenida das Américas, in Guaratiba, West Zone of the city.

Colares lived in Amapa in Rio and had a wife, Jacquline, and a 10-month-old son. ‘Cabocão’ was affiliated with Team Nogueira. The 29-year-old had amassed an impressive 11-4 professional MMA record. Undefeated in his three bouts at Jungle Fight, he became their featherweight champion in 2017.

Colares joined the UFC in 2019. The Brazilian was 2-4 in his six fights under the promotion. He held wins over Domingo Pilarte and Luke Sanders and lost to Geraldo de Freitas, Montel Jackson, Chase Hooper, and Chris Gutierrez. He exited the promotion following the Hooper loss. He then joined Ares FC and secured a win in his first bout in February against Alioune Nahaye. The news was saddening to fight fans who came together to bid farewell to the fighter.

Fans react to former UFC star Felipe Colares’ passing

Several fans came together to mount the loss of the ex-UFC star. At 29, many believed they had not seen the best of Colares yet. Now they are left to wonder what could have been.

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One fan remembered his victorious debut in Ares FC.

Another recollected that his last UFC bout was not even a year ago.

One fan had a different kind of response to express his grief.

Another fan remembered his strong comeback performance in the UFC fight against Luke Sanders in May 2021.

Many other fans shared their condolences and kept his family in their thoughts and prayers.

One fan remembered how Colares was in the news earlier this year for stopping a burglar using his BJJ skills. Many people appreciated his efforts to “end these bandits.”

UFC stars Polyana Viana and Vicente Luque also reacted to the news.

At 29 years of age, fans might not have seen the best of Colares in the cage yet. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be.

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What are your favorite Colares fights? Do you have any fond memories of the fighter? Share them in the comments below.