Former UFC fighter Felipe Colares died right now (Monday) after being hit by a bus in Brazil.
Corales, 29, was hit in Guaratiba and his dying was later confirmed by his coach Rodrigo Babi who mentioned his fighter was returning dwelling after a coaching session.
First responders bought to the scene and commenced engaged on Corales, however he reportedly died whereas in transport to the hospital.
Nicknamed “Cabocão,” Colares held knowledgeable combined martial arts file of 11-4 and competed contained in the UFC octagon six instances, going 2-4.
Corales defeated Domingo Pilarte at UFC on ESPN 4 in 2019, and his different win got here towards Luke Sanders at UFC on ESPN 23. After falling to Chris Gutierrez and Chase Hooper in 2021 and 2022, Corales ended up becoming a member of Ares Preventing Championship. There he recorded a first-round submission win over Alioune Nahaye in February.
He leaves behind his spouse and a 10-month-old son.
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