List of Sportspeople Who Died During Their Careers - Martial Arts

Martial Arts

• Gilbert Aldana, 29, USA, MMA fighter, drowning (2007)
• André Brilleman, 25, Netherlands, kickboxer, gang related murder (2010)
• Ross Clifton, 32, USA, MMA fighter, heart attack (2009)
• Douglas Dedge, 31, USA, MMA fighter, brain injury (in-fight) (1998)
• Justin Eilers, 30, USA, MMA fighter, homicide (2008)
• Ryan Gracie, 33, Brazil, MMA fighter, drug overdose (2007)
• Andy Hug, 35, Switzerland, karateka and kickboxer, myeloid leukemia (2000)
• Justin Levens, 28, USA, MMA fighter, suicide (2008)
• Evan Tanner, 37, USA, MMA fighter, hyperthermia (2008)
• Sam Vasquez, 34–35, USA, MMA fighter, brain injury (in-fight) (2007)
• Shelby Walker, 31, USA, MMA fighter, prescription pill overdose (2006)
• Jeremy Williams, 27, USA, MMA fighter, suicide (2007)
• Sergio Salcido, 25, USA, MMA fighter, homicide (2011)
• Michael Kirkham, 30, USA, MMA fighter, brain injury (in-fight) 2010