Stephan Bonnar’s house destroyed in fire
Unfortunate news coming out of Henderson, Nevada, as TMZ is reporting that UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar lost his home in a fire on Monday night. MMA Fighting reporters followed up the initial report and provided confirmation of the devastating loss.
A public information officer for the Henderson Fire Department released a statement to MMA Fighting on the TMZ report.
“On March 28 at 2:40p.m., the Henderson Fire Department responded to a house fire near Galleria Drive and Cadence Vista Drive,” the statement read. “Upon arrival, flames and smoke were visible from the exterior of the home. Due to the high winds and condition of the fire, HFD upgraded their response to a 2-alarm fire. The fire was knocked down at 3:48p.m. No transports or injuries were reported. 2 adults, one juvenile and four dogs were displaced.”
Bonnar’s wife, Andrea, shared the news on her business’ Facebook … saying, “I am just jumping on to let you know our house burned today and we have lost everything.”
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Stephan Bonnar, a star of the Ultimate Fighter Season 1, earned a contract with the UFC when he and Forrest Griffin put on the fight that UFC President Dana White credits as saving the promotion from going under. Bonnar and Griffin were officially inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on July 6, 2013.
The now 44-year-old fighter has had recent run-ins with the law including charges of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest.
