You made everyone around you better. August 31, 2021. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Nunes met Reyes on Guam 12 years ago when the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace barely spoke English and Reyes He was a fighters fighter, said pro mixed martial arts fighter Frank The Crank Camacho. Reyes was not able to be in Jones corner during his most recent fight because of his injuries, according to Jones. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Powered by. Lets share this as far as possible! he wrote. Jones said Reyes was like family to him. Theres small reminders every day, and then theres the ones that hit you with a hammer. Do you support the government's initiative that gives homeless people five days to leave their encampments? "Sometimes things don't make sense in life. The MMA world is mourning the loss of Kyle Reyes, who has reportedly died unexpectedly at age 30. The islands MMA scene reeled Tuesday, devastated by the news of the death of 30-year-old Kyle Boom Reyes at a hospital in Las Vegas. (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 post shared by Gina Mazany (@ginadangerak), Tributes to Reyes have poured in on social media from many in the UFC and MMA communities. You loved everyone unconditionally, and Im going to miss you so much. He was reported to be recovering well from the infection. or anything. Reyes fought against the current UFC champ, Alexander Volkanovski, but lost in the ring in 2014. UFC fighter Gina Mazany wrote on Instagram, This is so heartbreaking one of our own @kylereyesmma who just loved to fight and loved his daughter Kylie was taken way way too soon. The latest UFC news straight to your inbox! An update Friday suggested Reyes was making progress. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Kyle Reyes lost to Bibert Tumenov by KO/TKO at 2:36 of Round 1 in the Featherweight division. The 30-year-old also faced current UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski in 2014. WebKYLE "BOOM" REYES RELATED NEWS. -. A post shared by Eric Nicksick (@eric_xcmma). Photo WebOne of the fighters stepping into the ring during Preba Hao Saturday night will be Kyle Reyes, nicknamed Boom. The sudden passing of Kyle Boom Reyes has rocked Guams sports community near and far. Follow the Heavy on UFC Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Standing among these titans was Kyle Reyes, a young kid with unimaginable talent, scary talent if Im keeping it 100. We'd love to hear eyewitness I love you!. I would run into him at Xtreme Couture in Vegas when I would train there and we would always chop it up. He began to make small improvements in the ICU, but sadly still passed away on Monday. Unfortunately, he passed away three days later. Later, one of Reyes' lungs collapsed due to an infection. Reyes had surgery on August 27 in order to Twenty-seven hours after being discharged, he was found unconscious at home. The GoFundMe set up to help Reyes family detailed Reyes final days in the hospital before his death. Reyes was part of Xtreme Couture, a training organization co-founded by Randy Couture. Losers live forever and the good die young, see you on the other side bud , Bellator fighter Jeremy Kennedy said on Instagram, Kyle, Im lost for words. Threats of harming another Sadly, Reyes was only 30 years old when he died. Rest in love brother, Xtreme Couture coach Eddie Barraco added, It was no secret the love I have, and the desire for you to succeed in this world. He trained out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. The messages continued to pour in with different members of the MMA community sharing their condolences. Report: MMA Fighter Kyle 'Boom' Reyes Dead At 30, Days After Aug 31, 2021 AceShowbiz - Kyle "Boom" Reyes passed away on Monday, August 30. Cody Gibson Kyle Reyes "The Renegade" "BOOM" 14-6-0 Pro Record At Fight : 11-4-0 Climbed to 15-6 Record After Fight : Fell to 11-5 Champion : Title : Challenger: United States Nationality : Guam SLO County, CA : Hashtags using Boom in various ways were shared by hundreds of people posting their favorite memories of Reyes and his fights. He was found unresponsive Saturday night in his room. 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. MMA coach Eric Nicksick also shared a heartfelt tribute via Instagram. ", Gary Owen Expecting Twins With His Girlfriend Amid Nasty Divorce, Gisele Bundchen Posts Cryptic Quote Amid Tom Brady's Plans to Win Her Back. His family currently has a GoFundMe page up following his passing. Be Nice. I love you, bro! Fighter Alex Castro shared several pictures and video clips of Reyes on his own page. 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. Reyes fought UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski in October 2014 at Pacific Xtreme Combat 45, losing a unanimous decision. Has to be. Our thoughts and best wishes to his family, especially his little girl.. The official cause of the fighter's death has not been announced. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. Moments from the 2021 Bud Light Womens Futsal League playoffs at the Dededo Sports Complex on Aug. 29, 2021. The Guam native, who went by the nickname BOOM, was found unresponsive in his hospital on Saturday, August 21, 2021, due to complications from surgery he had at a Nevada hospital the day before, his family said on GoFundMe. The infection had spread to both lungs. Over the course of the next 24 hours, Booms health would spiral out of control as an infection left him unresponsive. He embodied the island fighting spirit for sure. His family left a heartfelt message explaining the situation as well as how you can help: As most of you may have heard our brother Kyle BOOM Reyes is in the ICU in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cabe shared that Reyes lung function dropped to 50% and the infection had spread to both lungs. He was one of the few fighters that showed his will and heart every scrap. Kyle Reyes was an MMA fighter with a professional MMA record of 15-7. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 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He began his career in 2009 with three straight wins in the Pacific X-treme Combat organization in his home country. Prior to taking his last breath on earth, Boom received his jiu-jitsu black belt from professor Marcelo Nunes by his Las Vegas hospital bed. The family also is accepting donations at PayPal:kyleboomreyes@gmail.comand Venmo:zccarter01@hotmail.com@xena-joy. Preview: UFC Fight Night 208 Prelims An intriguing short-notice pairing of lightweight up-and-comers anchors the eight-fight undercard of "UFC London." Since his tragic death, many fans and fighting figures on social media have responded to the news that Kyle Reyes has passed away. Rest easy, my brother. There were a lot of old heads making waves. He was a fighter out of Randy Coutures gym over in Las Vegas, a UFC and MMA championship fighter.. Reyes was reportedly in the gym getting surgery for a Reyes, nicknamed "Boom," started fighting professionally in 2009. He competed in his fight MMA fight for the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. MMA fighter Kyle 'Boom' Reyes passed away at the age of 30 days after his family says he underwent surgery to fix a torn bicep and broken hand. He was 30. MOURNED: MMA fighter Kyle "Boom" Reyes, a former Guam resident, who trained out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, died early Tuesday Guam time. 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. The Reyes family has started a GoFundMe page to help with costs. 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. As of today Friday, one-week post-surgery, he is still in the ICU. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Reyes was part of Xtreme We are currently awaiting those results. 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