The latest UFC news straight to your inbox! Powered by. Kyle Reyes was a brother, a fighter, a friend, said fellow fighter Alex Castro. Reyes' cause of death is not known. It is okay if you are unable to donate, all we ask are for your prayers, for a full recovery. 'Boom' last competed in February when he took on Bibert Tumenov in Russia's Absolute Championship Akhmat. His organs were shutting down and we didnt know the extent of damage to his brain and if he would come back to the same goofy, determined, loving man that he is, said organizer Dustin Cabe. Since his tragic death, many fans and fighting figures on social media have responded to the news that Kyle Reyes has passed away. He was found unresponsive Saturday night in his room. Kyle Reyes lost to Bibert Tumenov by KO/TKO at 2:36 of Round 1 in the Featherweight division. The 30-year-old, who lost to current UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski in 2014, was then found unresponsive in his room the following day, and was rushed to the hospital. Use the 'Report' link on MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. He In 2015, he defeated current UFC fighter Kamuela Kirk in his first fight outside the PXC, at World Fighting Federation 19. When I started training Jiu Jitsu on Guam. One fan wrote about their initial reaction to hearing the news on Twitter. The 30-year-old ending up on the losing side of that fight. I am saddened for what has happened to you. Kyle Reyes following one of his PXC fights at the University of Guam Calvo Field House, several years ago. Kyle Reyes was a brother, a fighter, a friend, said fellow fighter Alex Castro. Kyle Reyes following one of his PXC fights at the University of Guam Calvo Field House, several years ago. He put up a 15-7 record. Always left it all in the cage and gave it all he got. Kyle Reyes was an MMA fighter with a professional MMA record of 15-7. He underwent surgery on a torn biceps Friday, and reportedly developed an infection that caused him to go to the hospital, according to a GoFundMe post organized to support Reyes. Has to be. I thank him for the amazing memories of showing our fighting spirit. Lewis Simpson, a Scottish MMA writer, had expressed his desire to help Reyes while he was battling in the ICU unit. Theres no f***** way., Jones said he talked to Reyes after his surgery and he said he was feeling crazy. The next day, Jones said, Reyes was found unresponsive. Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post. Reyes, nicknamed "Boom," started fighting professionally in 2009. MMA community we need to come together and help Kyles Reyes and his family. At the time, he was undergoing surgery on his torn left bicep. The latest UFC news straight to your inbox! He began to make small improvements in the ICU, but sadly still passed away on Monday. According to his family, the MMA fighter, who had competed in several He was a fighter out of Randy Coutures gym over in Las Vegas, a UFC and MMA championship fighter. He put up a 15-7 record. Twenty-seven hours after being discharged, he was found unconscious at home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Following his passing, fellow MMA fighter Dan Ige turned to his Instagram page to express his grief. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes has died at the age of 30 a week after he underwent surgery to repair a torn biceps. Reyes had surgery on August 27 in order to repair his torn left bicep. He was one of the few fighters that showed his will and heart every scrap. They then explained that the infection had spread to both of his lungs. AceShowbiz - Apparently, while he was in the ICU, he developed pneumonia and a collapsed lung. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes died Monday. Hashtags using Boom in various ways were shared by hundreds of people posting their favorite memories of Reyes and his fights. WebOne of the fighters stepping into the ring during Preba Hao Saturday night will be Kyle Reyes, nicknamed Boom. reported to be recovering well from the infection. An update Friday suggested Reyes was making progress. He is still in the ICU. Photo courtesy of GSPN. The family also is accepting donations at PayPal:kyleboomreyes@gmail.comand Venmo:zccarter01@hotmail.com@xena-joy. Your attitude and good energy was contagious. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes died at age 30. The UFC fighter said on Instagram that Reyes wasnt able to enter the UFC bubble ahead of the Fight Night event on August 21, because he was scheduled for a doctors appointment to check on his torn bicep and broken right hand. pic.twitter.com/Dp6B7Kg75i, Comedian Adam Hunter also wrote, RIP Kyle Reyes. A post shared by Dan 50k Ige (@dynamitedan808), Be the first one to comment on this story. It's unclear exactly what caused Kyle's passing but his family said he underwent surgery to repair a torn bicep and broken hand last Friday. The official cause of the fighter's death has not been announced. May you soar with the angels, always in my Heart forever Rest in Paradise Chelu!, MMA fighter Herman Terrado said via Facebook. Offering more details, the family noted that "the doctors had found out he had an infection in his lung, pneumonia causing his right lung to collapse, oxygen levels at 50 which caused his brain to swell." Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Reyes trained at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas and had competed in several MMA organizations around the world. The infection had spread to both lungs, his organs were shutting down and we didnt know the extent of damage to his brains and if he would come back to the same goofy, determined, loving man that he is, his family member wrote on the page. According to TMZ Sports, the day after his surgery Reyes was found completely unresponsive in his room at home. He was a fighter out of Randy Coutures gym over in Las Vegas, a UFC and MMA championship fighter. The doctors had found out he had an infection in his lung, pneumonia causing his right lung to collapse, oxygen levels at 50 which caused his brain to swell, he also had a temperature of 102. He said in videos posted to his Instagram stories, It had to be the hospitals fault, man. Rest easy, my brother.. More than $15,000 was raised by Tuesday afternoon on Guam. Sadly, Reyes was only 30 years old when he died. Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to Aug 31, 2021 AceShowbiz - Kyle "Boom" Reyes passed away on Monday, August 30. He was 15-7 in his career and trained out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. Averi Clements. Those doctors f***** up somewhere.. There was a problem saving your notification. https://gofund.me/a1f2985c. WebKyle Reyes is on Facebook. The featherweight fighter was from Barrigada, Guam. Keep it Clean. Paypal: [emailprotected]Venmo: [emailprotected] (@xena-joy), Up and coming combatants ready to showcase, GSPN PRESEASON BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, FRIARS, WARRIORS MARCH ON TO IIAAG FINALS, DEAUNDRE CRUZ: FROM HIGH SCHOOL STAR TO D1 FOOTBALL, FRIAR DEFENSE GETS EIGHT TAKEAWAYS IN SEMIS WIN OVER DOLPHINS, FRIARS SWARM ISLANDERS, END SEASON UNBEATEN, CAMP READY TO FACE FORMER UFC TITLE CONTENDER, GLORIFIED SPARRING 10 SET FOR FRIDAY NIGHT, CASTRO PROVES HIS WORTH DESPITE TOUGH LOSS, JONES SUFFERS FIRST UFC LOSS TO KAKHRAMONOV. Reyes' GoFundMe page which was launched Sunday is currently short of its $20,000 goal. His record in the MMA was 15-7 before he passed away. I love you, my baby bro. Reyes is currently fighting for his life in hospital after being found unresponsive! MMA fighter Kyle "Boom" Reyes -- who trained out of Randy Couture's gym in Las Vegas -- died on Monday, according to various reports days after his family said he underwent surgery. You have permission to edit this article. Our brother was a born fighter, and we all know he will get through this, he will continue to fight. The doctors are concerned of the damage to his brain due to the swelling. You made everyone around you better. 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And my thoughts and best wishes go out to his family suffering such a big loss.. Standing among these titans was Kyle Reyes, a young kid with unimaginable talent, scary talent if Im keeping it 100. Reyes, nicknamed "Boom," started fighting professionally in 2009. Our thoughts and best wishes to his family, especially his little girl.. Reyes suffered complications after undergoing reconstructive surgery Aug. 20 to repair a torn bicep. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Following Reyes' death, a number of MMA personalities sent out tributes to Reyes. He no longer has pneumonia and his organs are healing and doing their jobs. Kyle's family said that one-week post-surgery, he was still in the ICU and on the ventilator though he "no longer has pneumonia and his organs are healing and doing their jobs." I am so devastated and in disbelief, one of Guahans Warriors and son of Guam has left us. "Sometimes things don't make sense in life. Your login session has expired. He was a good father too.. Report: MMA Fighter Kyle 'Boom' Reyes Dead At 30, Days After ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I loved watching how great of a dad he was. MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. I dont know what the f*** happened. Hundreds of fans, family members and old friends posted on various social media platforms messages of condolence, memories of his impact on the fight scene and general messages of love amid an outpouring of grief. Im deeply saddened by the news of him moving on, the person wrote. Jones said Reyes was like family to him. Frank San Nicolas/PDN The mixed martial arts community of Guam is mourning the death of Kyle Boom Reyes, a former PXC fighter who died Monday night in They have so far raised a little over $15,000. !, A post shared by Gina Mazany (@ginadangerak), Tributes to Reyes have poured in on social media from many in the UFC and MMA communities. He was battling in the cage and gave it all in the cage and gave it all the. 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