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Kevin Rosier, one of the first men to step foot inside the UFC octagon, has passed away at 53

Published 11:00 15 Apr 2015 BST

Darragh Murphy
Kevin Rosier, one of the first men to step foot inside the UFC octagon, has passed away at 53

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Terribly sad news for long-time MMA fans as the man who came out victorious in the second ever UFC fight has died.

Kevin Rosier won via TKO against Zane Frazier at UFC 1 back in 1993 before being stopped himself at the semi-final stage by Gerard Gordeau. UFC co-founder Art Davie confirmed last night that Rosier had passed away at the age of 53, reportedly from a heart attack. The successful kickboxer may not have been the most decorated fighter in the history of mixed martial arts but will always have a special place in the hearts of UFC fans who were in it from day one. https://youtu.be/zuzImQo7cdg H/t to MMAFighting

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Kevin Rosier, one of the first men to step foot inside the UFC octagon, has passed away at 53