Ex-UFC star passes away, a female fighter says she's going homeless, Joe Rogan reflects on Tyson Fury's loss: MMA News Roundup
A former UFC fighter passed away at the age of only 33. Meanwhile, a female fighter blamed the lack of fights for her imminent homelessness.
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Geane Herrera passes away after a road accident
Former UFC and BKFC fighter Geane Herrera was killed late Saturday night in an accident on the Gandy Bridge in Tampa, Florida.
According to MyMMANews, the Florida Highway Patrol reported that on May 18, a 33-year-old man driving toward Hillsborough County at a "very high speed" crashed his motorcycle into the back of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The driver of the four-wheeler was unharmed.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to assist his family during such tragic times.
Herrera debuted in the UFC in 2015 with a loss to Ray Borg, proceeded to defeat Joby Sanchez, and then lost two more before leaving the promotion. He later won once and lost once in the BKFC.
Mariya Agapova blames UFC for homelessness
UFC flyweight Mariya Agapova wrote on Instagram that she could be homeless in a week. She last fought at UFC Vegas 60 in September 2022 and has since failed to secure a fight contract.
She wrote that she doesn't have the money to pay for her rent, but she also cannot trust homeless shelters, as she has been exploited in the past by one or more establishments she had put her faith in.
"In a week, I'll probably be homeless. Are you surprised? But not me... Since I don't have money for rent, I live wherever I have to. People exploit me, and during this exploitation they neglect my personal boundaries and my life, including trying to sell me into s*x slavery behind my back."
Joe Rogan weighs in on Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
Joe Rogan shared his honest opinion on Tyson Fury's career-first defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 18.
The Ukrainian beat Fury for the undisputed heavyweight title, although it will be with him for only two weeks. He heaped praise on Fury for his resilience and congratulated Usyk on his feat. He also called for an immediate rematch.
He wrote on Instagram:
"What a fight! Congratulations to @usykaa for winning the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the world! And huge props to @tysonfury for not just surviving the 9th round but coming back strong. No one recovers from being rocked like Fury. He's truly got the heart of a champion. I can't wait for the rematch."