Tag: MMA and UFC Accidents

The recent arrest of UFC fighter Tony Ferguson for driving under the influence (DUI) and flipping his Chevy Silverado truck has placed his career in jeopardy, as both criminal and civil liabilities loom over the athlete. Hollywood Police records indicate the arrest occurred at 2 a.m. and that Ferguson was booked into the Hollywood Community Police Station hours afterward. He was reportedly being held on $30,000 bond at the time of the Los Angeles car accident, which TMZ first reported on Sunday evening. var player = document.querySelector('presto-player#presto-player-1'); ...

One of the greatest UFC fighters and fan favorites, Matt Hughes, became the target of media attention when TMZ Sports and other tabloids started reporting on his violent behavior following his serious train wreck accident. His alleged hostile actions towards his twin brother and his now-estranged wife accusing him of abusive behavior made headlines throughout 2018 and 2019. The gloves are off with his detractors, with some calling him a sociopath and others accusing him of public urination, skipping college classes, etc. Matt Hughes Train Crash Update GOAT Brain Injury Updates Learn about...

Dusko Todorovic was hit by a car in July, and he even re-injured himself backstage prior to his UFC Vegas 44 fight off the makeshift warmup tatamis prior to his then next bout. So there were lots of setbacks. What happened? Dusko declared, “By the end of July, I got hit by a car. The guy ran over me when I was crossing, so he messed up my left leg pretty good.” The champ also stated: “I couldn’t, you know, use my foot the right way, so there were definitely lots of setbacks during this camp and difficulties, all regarding that injury. I didn’t want to talk with...

In a tragic example of a life that ended far too soon, the highly talented and promising MMA fighter, Guram Gugenishvili, died in November 2014 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. The Sad Details The final story and details of the crash or the specific injuries suffered by the athlete were never fully revealed. Guram Gugenishvili was at the peak of his fighting career and had made a name for himself on the international stage by winning some great fights and setting records, such as his 10-0 win record that propelled him to stardom. Although long stints on the sidelines due...

Everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings when it comes to MMA fighting. It can be incredibly dangerous because they put themselves on the line in their fights. MMA Fighters Get Hurt in and Out of the Ring Ultimate Guide to Compensation for MMA Fighters after a Car Crash.But accidents sometimes happen in and outside the ring. Sometimes people or even their dogs are killed. When an accident happens, a personal injury law firm needs to be called to help the prize fighter or other victim get the compensation they deserve. This post will update you on Chris Cocores, an MMA fighter in a...

On July 4, 2021, we learned that John Dodson, a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight competitor was in a tragic, near-death car accident with his whole family and has since been released from the hospital. World’s Number One Source of MMA Car Accident News Injured by a UFC fighter or a UFC fighter wounded by another party? Receive a Free Consultation Today! It was a terrible start to the Fourth of July holiday; just as John Dodson shared he was set to make his XMMA return on July 30, the injuries from the crash have necessitated his withdrawal as a title challenger. Learn...

Read about Valesquez and Brandeburg Criminal Cases On August 1, a Grayling resident got hit by a former BKFC (bare-knuckle fighter championship) fighter, Sheena Brandenburg, who fled the crime scene while the victim died from his injuries. It is reported that it took seven months to extradite Brandenburg to Mich, where she was arraigned and incarcerated in Crawford County Jail, awaiting trial. At Ehline Law, our personal injury attorneys like to dive deep into severe legal issues by discussing real-life events to help create awareness. This article will cover the details of Sheena Bradenburg’s...

DUI Driver Kills Mixed Martial Arts Figure Charles “Mask” Lewis – The Aftermath Death of the Newport Beach “Mask” Years Later May God Rest His Eternal Soul We older MMA fans and fighters think of Charles “Mask” Lewis when we think of Tapout Gear. Why do I care? First, I was trained by sensei Nori Bunasawa as a small child when Karate and Kung Fu were all the rage. My father, a recent Vietnam Marine now released from active duty, thought all that “Kung Fu” stuff was bunk. He forced me to take judo for my “own good.” It was not...

A Detour in Frank Camacho’s Fighting Career – Health Update Frank the “Crank” Camacho was set to return to action for the first time after one year away from the cage. The UFC fighter was set to face Matt Frevola in UFC 263 but got involved in a car accident, forcing the fighter out of Saturday’s fight. On June 8th, 2021, Frank Camacho suffered injuries from a serious multi-vehicle collision on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. Camacho was on his way from Redondo Beach when the five-vehicle pileup occurred on the 405 to San Diego. As Camacho’s ’96 Tacoma...