Former UFC welterweight Brian Gassaway dead at 49

18, Monday 2021, a dark day for UFC and MMA. A sad news that made fans and fighters all over the world cry. When a GoFundMe organizer wrote to help raise money for the funeral expenses: "It is with great heart and sorrow that we announce the death of our dear friend, teacher and mentor Brian Gasave."  One cause of death has not yet been determined. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight Brian Gasave, who also competed for World Extreme Cage Fighting (WEC) and Belter MMA, among countless other regional and international fight promotions, on Monday Died at the age of 49. Brian was a good man at heart and could rarely do any harm to anyone. Brian was one of them. He tested himself around the world against some of the best fighters on the planet who competed in the UFC, Ballet, WEC, King of the Cage, Iron Heart Crown, Shotu and Pancreas. Gasave (29-20-2, 1 NC) made his solo and octagon appearance at UFC 54: "Boiling Place" in the summer of 2005, the second-round technical knockout of the then unbeaten star Diego Lost to Sanchez. ). Brian tried his hand 29 times and after each match a better man came out of the ring. In 2018, Brian was inducted into the Illinois Martial Arts Hall of Fame. And, just as it was announced yesterday, the Thai Boxing Association-Sanctioning Authority has created the Brian Gasawa Award in honor of Brian's contribution to the art of dead Thai in the United States. Brian was certainly a shining star who not only made his career shine but also illuminated the countless stars that came under his shadow and made them look forward.  With more than 50 professional MMA fights and countless kickboxing and Muay Thai competitions, Brian was one of the world's most experienced fighters and coaches. This is where he really excelled as a coach. Brian's selfless quest to improve the lives of his students through the study of martial arts was evident. He gave purpose to his students, attracted many people in their darkest moments. It is the light that shows them the way forward. UFC, MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai and Fight TV will never forget his services and his name will live on forever. The whole Fight TV team prays for Brian Gasave