MMA Fighter Kyle Boom Reyes Dies After Undergoing Surgery for Torn Bicep. I loved watching how great of a dad he was. The Guam MMA world is devastated with the sad news of Kyle Boom Reyes passing earlier today in a Las Vegas hospital. You made everyone around you better. Web272 posts. An update Friday suggested Reyes was making progress. "I'm at a loss for words. WebKYLE "BOOM" REYES RELATED NEWS. MMA fighter Kyle Reyes died Monday. Hashtags using Boom in various ways were shared by hundreds of people posting their favorite memories of Reyes and his fights. 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 : MMA fighter Kyle Reyes died Monday. He is still on the ventilator but has progressed breathing on his own and hopefully they can remove the ventilators today. Reyes started his professional MMA career back in 2009. Im deeply saddened by the news of him moving on, jiujitsu fighter Dean Blas said via Twitter. Plenty of Kyles family, friends and fans took to social media to pay their respects to the blossoming talent. He definitely will need some help financially as he recovers and our family will also do all that we can to help him. He also said that Reyes experienced brain swelling and his organs were shutting down.. Love you Boom., UFC fighter and Reyes Xtreme Couture teammate Dan Ige said in an Instagram post, Im at a loss for words. 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 30-year-old also faced current UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski in 2014. AceShowbiz - that is degrading to another person. He was a fighter out of Randy Coutures gym over in Las Vegas, a UFC and MMA championship fighter. "One of the guys we could always count on to be there, now it's our turn to be there for you and your family. 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." Jones wrote on Instagram, Any other Saturday we would have been together watching the fights my bro. His final win was in August 2019, at ACA 98, also in Russia, where he knocked out Haron Orzumiev. Other fighters like Daniel Rodriguez, Dan Ige, Cody Stamann, Trevin Jones, and Alex Volkanovski have all paid their respects to the MMA fighter online. Reyes' most recent fight a loss to Bibert Tumenov occurred last February. His friends announced his death on August 30, 2021, in social media posts. Kyle Boom Reyes was put on life support after suffering an infection from his surgery last week. When I started training Jiu Jitsu on Guam. The official cause of the fighter's death has not been announced. He reportedly no longer had pneumonia and was capable of breathing on his own. He is still on the ventilator but he has progressed breathing on his own and hopefully they can remove the ventilators today. He began to make small improvements in the ICU, but sadly still passed away on Monday. 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, he also had a temperature of 102. Has to be. May you soar with the angels, always in my Heart forever Rest in Paradise Chelu!, MMA fighter Herman Terrado said via Facebook. His lungs collapsed. Progressives have First Amendment problem. A post shared by Dan 50k Ige (@dynamitedan808), Be the first one to comment on this story. person will not be tolerated. Standing among these titans was Kyle Reyes, a young kid with unimaginable talent, scary talent if Im keeping it 100. Reyes was not able to be in Jones corner during his most recent fight because of his injuries, according to Jones. Reyes is currently fighting for his life in hospital after being found unresponsive! A post shared by Kyle BOOM Reyes (@kylereyesmma). He was found unresponsive Saturday night in his room. You were one of the nicest and most humble fighters I ever met. There were a lot of old heads making waves. Going to really miss you man, fights wont be the same without you there gassing me up all week We were side by side for many wins & losses, but your mindset remained the same, keep grinding and work harder. Rest in love, brother, he said. A father of two daughters, Kylie and Charlie, Kyle Reyes leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. Reyes suffered complications after undergoing reconstructive surgery Aug. 20 to repair a torn bicep. WebKyle Reyes is on Facebook. The GoFundMe set up to help Reyes family detailed Reyes final days in the hospital before his death. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. He is more stable today, and they were finally able to do an MRI to see the extent of his brain injury. 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: 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. Gone way too soon.. 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, he also had a temperature of 102. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. 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 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. He was a good father too.. He no longer has pneumonia, and his organs are healing and doing their jobs. Reyes' GoFundMe page which was launched Sunday is currently short of its $20,000 goal. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Once in the hospital, Reyes -- who was in the ICU -- developed pneumonia and suffered a collapsed lung. or anything. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. He was 30. Reyes ended up losing the fight via a unanimous decision to 'The Great'. If you can and want to, our family appreciates your donation during this trying time. Kyle Reyes is ineligible for regional rankings due to inactivity. Fighters must have at least one completed MMA bout in the past two years to be ranked. error Error Sorry, we encountered an error. Edit Tapology wikis about fighters, bouts, events and more. Help build MMA knowledge online: Update Wiki 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. GU LV . One fan wrote about their initial reaction to hearing the news on Twitter. He said in videos posted to his Instagram stories, It had to be the hospitals fault, man. There were a lot of old heads making waves. 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. MOURNED: MMA fighter Kyle "Boom" Reyes, a former Guam resident, who trained out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, died early Tuesday Guam time. Reyes, nicknamed "Boom," started fighting professionally in 2009. He was just good, bro. But 24 hours after the surgery, the 30-year-old's condition started to worsen. We believe in the power of prayer! Cabe shared that Reyes lung function dropped to 50% and the infection had spread to both lungs. Im deeply saddened by the news of him moving on, the person wrote. Calvos SelectCare, underwritten by Tokio Marine Pacific Insurance, announced Monday in a press release that its health plans have received full reaccreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. Doctors discovered a lung infection and pneumonia. Frank San Nicolas/PDN The mixed martial arts community of Guam is mourning the death of Kyle Boom Reyes, a former PXC fighter who died Monday night in WebOne of the fighters stepping into the ring during Preba Hao Saturday night will be Kyle Reyes, nicknamed Boom. On Friday he had reconstructive surgery for his torn biceps on his left arm. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Im at a loss for words. He was more stable today and they were finally able to do an MRI to see the extent of his brain injury, the GoFundMe said. Your attitude and good energy was contagious. I would run into him at Xtreme Couture in Vegas when I would train there and we would always chop it up. He was found unresponsive Saturday night in his room," the site read. To hear progressives tell it, attacks on free speech come almost exclusively from right-wing book burners eager to control the contents of pub Read moreProgressives have First Amendment problem, Regional security is a two-way street. Be Proactive. I love you, bro! He is still in the ICU. Moments from the 2021 Bud Light Womens Futsal League playoffs at the Dededo Sports Complex on Aug. 29, 2021. Reyes, nicknamed "Boom," started fighting professionally in 2009. MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. You set the example of what I want to be as a father, friend & training partner. The MMA world is mourning the loss of Kyle Reyes, who has reportedly died unexpectedly at age 30. The latest UFC news straight to your inbox! 6,409 followers. The 30-year-old GW graduate went in for Kyle BOOM Reyes . In addition, many have asked how they can help. He was a fighter out of Randy Coutures gym over in Las Vegas, a UFC and MMA championship Im telling you my homeboy was good, he was good until he got surgery. 'Boom' last competed in February when he took on Bibert Tumenov in Russia's Absolute Championship Akhmat. He was 30 years old. Reyes was born in Guam and made his professional MMA debut in 2009 for the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. 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. His family then claimed that he's "more stable" on August 27. I absolutely agree with the proposed government of Guam pay adjustment. MMA fighter Kyle Boom Reyes has unfortunately passed away. 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. 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, Reminding you the fragility of life, and how important it is to cherish each moment we have," he captioned his post that included a series of photos of him and Kyle. UFC featherweight Dan '50k' Ige shared his condolences by posting a picture with Reyes on Instagram. On Saturday, Cabe posted that Reyes was in critical condition and receiving high-level care. Teamed Up W/ Conor's Proper No. Your login session has expired. According to his family, the MMA fighter, who had competed in several regional MMA promotions, underwent surgery a little over one week before his sudden passing. WebGO TO WWW.MMAFIGHTPASS.COM TO REGISTER FOR EXCLUSIVE EVERYTHING MMA MATERIAL TO YOUR EMAIL INBOXKyle Reyes a rising MMA Fighter.Born: Barrigada, Guam, In his tribute to his brother, Cabe recognized Reyes capacity for living life to its fullest. He had an extreme passion for MMA fighting and made his professional debut back in 2009 during the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion. It was a long week for our family, each day small progress was made followed by heartbreaking news. Pacific Daily News reporter Jojo Santo Tomas covers sports and food. 12 Partner. According to the last update before his death, it seemed Kyle's condition was improving sadly, however, he passed Monday. According to a GoFundMe page organized by his family, the athlete "underwent surgery to repair a torn bicep and broken hand" on August 20. On Friday he had reconstructive surgery for his torn biceps on his left arm. As we wait for the results of his MRI, our family asks you to say a little prayer for him. 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