He embodied the island fighting spirit for sure. Don't knowingly lie about anyone He began to make small improvements in the ICU, but sadly still passed away on Monday. Photo courtesy of GSPN. He was a fighter out of Randy Coutures gym over in Las Vegas, a UFC and MMA championship Kyle -- who lost to current UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski in 2014 -- fought for different promotions across the world, and had a pro record of 15-7 at the time of his passing. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes has died at the age of 30. person will not be tolerated. The next 24 hours his health went downhill, the GoFundMe page for his family said. At the time, he was undergoing surgery on his torn left bicep. Subscribe to the Heavy on UFC newsletter here! A father of two daughters, Kylie and Charlie, Kyle Reyes leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. He was 30 years old. In his tribute to his brother, Cabe recognized Reyes capacity for living life to its fullest. 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. WebKYLE "BOOM" REYES RELATED NEWS. Reminding you the fragility of life, and how important it is to cherish each moment we have., Nicksick added, When I think of the word Teammate, I think of you, Kyle Reyes. MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. The operation wasnt successful. They have so far raised a little over $15,000. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. He put up a 15-7 record. 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 that is degrading to another person. Gone way too soon.. Multiple MMA personalities expressed their emotions over the death of the 30-year-old fighter. You set the example of what I want to be as a father, friend & training partner. Hes a prodigy of Guahan Top Team and has been around the mixed martial arts scene since he was a kid. 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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. I love you, bro! Has to be. WebOne of the fighters stepping into the ring during Preba Hao Saturday night will be Kyle Reyes, nicknamed Boom. There was a problem saving your notification. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. 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. I am so devastated and in disbelief, one of Guahans Warriors and son of Guam has left us. He competed in his fight MMA fight for the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. The infection had spread to his 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, living man that he is.. One fan wrote about their initial reaction to hearing the news on Twitter. Don't Threaten. "When I think of the word 'Teammate', I think of you, Kyle Reyes," Eric added. Perpetual student of all things life. MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. 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. I thank him for the amazing memories of showing our fighting spirit. He is more stable today, and they were finally able to do an MRI to see the extent of his brain injury. You made everyone around you better. The Guam MMA world is devastated with the sad news of Kyle Boom Reyes passing earlier today in a Las Vegas hospital. You have permission to edit this article. 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 latest UFC news straight to your inbox! 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. Kyle Reyes lost to Bibert Tumenov by KO/TKO at 2:36 of Round 1 in the Featherweight division. You have permission to edit this article. A post shared by Eric Nicksick (@eric_xcmma). Im at a loss for words. There were a lot of old heads making waves. Boom will finally be making his MMA debut and has all the tools to be a successful fighter. 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." 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Preview: UFC Fight Night 208 Prelims An intriguing short-notice pairing of lightweight up-and-comers anchors the eight-fight undercard of A post shared by Kyle BOOM Reyes (@kylereyesmma). Over the course of the next 24 hours, Booms health would spiral out of control as an infection left him unresponsive. He was found unresponsive in his hospital room the next night. pic.twitter.com/Dp6B7Kg75i, Comedian Adam Hunter also wrote, RIP Kyle Reyes. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes died Monday. He no longer has pneumonia, and his organs are healing and doing their jobs. He was then rushed to the hospitals ICU. Be Proactive. Reyes' GoFundMe page which was launched Sunday is currently short of its $20,000 goal. Following Reyes' death, a number of MMA personalities sent out tributes to Reyes. AceShowbiz - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. In these difficult times we are faced with a crossroad in life. WebKyle Reyes was born on 10 October, 1993 in Canadian, is a Canadian judoka. He was just a brother, a fighter, a friend, said Castro. More than $15,000 was raised by Tuesday afternoon on Guam. Rest easy, my brother.. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. UFC featherweight Dan '50k' Ige shared his condolences by posting a picture with Reyes on Instagram. Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to or anything. See you on the other side my brother., READ NEXT: Adesanya Wants to Take on a Legend: Well Fight One Day, MMA Fighter Kyle Reyes Dies After Biceps Surgery: Things Dont Make Sense, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Sadly, Reyes was only 30 years old when he died. According to a gofundme page started for him on Sunday, Reyes had surgery to repair a torn biceps in his arm Aug. 20 in Vegas. His friends announced his death on August 30, 2021, in social media posts. -. In addition, many have asked how they can help. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Subscribe to the, Adesanya Wants to Take on a Legend: Well Fight One Day. Reyes, nicknamed "Boom," started fighting professionally in 2009. Reyes used to train at UFC legend Randy Couture's Gym called 'Xtreme Couture' in the city of Las Vegas. The sudden passing of Kyle Boom Reyes has rocked Guams sports community near and far. Report: MMA Fighter Kyle 'Boom' Reyes Dead At 30, Days After Your attitude and good energy was contagious. May you soar with the angels, always in my Heart forever Rest in Paradise Chelu!, MMA fighter Herman Terrado said via Facebook. The mixed martial arts community of Guam is mourning the death of Kyle Boom Reyes, a former PXC fighter who died Monday night in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, he passed away three days later. Reyes was reportedly in the gym getting surgery for a torn bicep and broken hand this last Friday. When I started training Jiu Jitsu on Guam. Always looking forward to the next adventure. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes was found dead days after he had surgery to repair a torn biceps, his coaches and friends say. (172.7 cm) Country. Reyes last fight was in February 2020 in Russia, at ACA 104, where he lost to Bibert Tumenov by TKO. His record in the MMA was 15-7 before he passed away. The two were close. Teamed Up W/ Conor's Proper No. Web68'. He also said that Reyes experienced brain swelling and his organs were shutting down.. The Reyes family has started a GoFundMe page to help with costs. Reyes, who trained at Xtreme Couture, was 30. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Upon arrival at the hospital, Reyeswas diagnosed with high fever, a collapsed lung and pneumonia. Reyes is currently fighting for his life in hospital after being found unresponsive! Rest in love, brother, he said. 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. He was 30 years old. Reyes was born in Guam and made his professional MMA debut in 2009 for the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. 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. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes died Monday. Reyes ended up losing the fight via a unanimous decision to 'The Great'. He was found unresponsive Saturday night in his room. The only thing from here to do is focus on what we CAN control. Athlete. "Sometimes things don't make sense in life. As we wait for the results of his MRI, our family asks you to say a little prayer for him. His condition worsened throughout the next day. I was in quarantine getting ready to fight for entertainment while my number one mma training partner, one of my best friends started fighting for his life! This loss hurts deep but Im going to make you proud. Im deeply saddened by the news of him moving on. Name:Kyle Reyes Pro MMA Record:15-7-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname:BOOM Ending Streak:1 Loss Date of Birth:1991.01.08 | Died:2021.08.30 Last Fight:February 21, 2020inACA Weight Class:Featherweight| Last Weigh-In:149.5 lbs Affiliation:Xtreme Couture Height:5'8" (173cm)| Reach:N/A Career Disclosed Earnings:$10,000 USD Born:Barrigada, 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. 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