UFC president Dana White expressed sympathy for the recent passing of a BKFC fighter, while explaining why his promotion does more than any other to prevent such occurrences. On Monday, Justin Thornton, an MMA veteran who made the move to bare-knuckle boxing, died after a knockout loss at BKFC 20 on Aug. 20. The 38-year-old fighter was on a five-fight, first-round stoppage losing streak before taking the fight against Dillon Cleckler. Thornton was knocked out 18 seconds into the fight, falling to the canvas face first.
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