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subgenius · 06-07-2006, 03:04 PM

I just read about this on Mike Swick's blog from his MySpace.com website. I also rarely read the Arena section and almost started a new thread. I am glad I looked here first.

Here is what Mike Swick had to say:

Today is a sad day. I got the call this morning that MMA commentator, radio host, and longtime friend of mine Ryan Bennett died while traveling with his family.

While driving to St. George, UT the tire blew out on his car, causing the vehicle to roll. Ryan was killed instantly. Ryan's wife, Tonya, is still in surgery and two of his children are still in the hospital, while his two youngest have checked out fine.

Ryan commentated all of my WEC fights and from that we became friends. He has stayed in touch with me throughout my career and often had me on his Radio show at MMAWEEKLY.com. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and he is always smiling and saying good things about people. It is so sad to think that I will not be able to talk to him ever again. This makes you reconsider taking life for granted. You never know when tragedy will arrive.

There is also a link to the memorial video and a link to where people can donate to Ryan Bennet's family. I won't post the links, but they can be found at MMA Weekly and Mike Swick's blog pages...

This is truly sad. We can definately all agree on one thing for a change. No matter how much we argue and yell at each other and insult each other or whatever, something like this makes you stand up and pay attention to life a little more.

06-07-2006, 03:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
subgenius Artes Marciales Mezclados Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bobstown, USA Posts: 7,824 Points: 143,712 Bank: 1,100,000 Total Points: 1,243,713 Donate	I just read about this on Mike Swick's blog from his MySpace.com website. I also rarely read the Arena section and almost started a new thread. I am glad I looked here first. Here is what Mike Swick had to say: Today is a sad day. I got the call this morning that MMA commentator, radio host, and longtime friend of mine Ryan Bennett died while traveling with his family. While driving to St. George, UT the tire blew out on his car, causing the vehicle to roll. Ryan was killed instantly. Ryan's wife, Tonya, is still in surgery and two of his children are still in the hospital, while his two youngest have checked out fine. Ryan commentated all of my WEC fights and from that we became friends. He has stayed in touch with me throughout my career and often had me on his Radio show at MMAWEEKLY.com. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and he is always smiling and saying good things about people. It is so sad to think that I will not be able to talk to him ever again. This makes you reconsider taking life for granted. You never know when tragedy will arrive. There is also a link to the memorial video and a link to where people can donate to Ryan Bennet's family. I won't post the links, but they can be found at MMA Weekly and Mike Swick's blog pages... This is truly sad. We can definately all agree on one thing for a change. No matter how much we argue and yell at each other and insult each other or whatever, something like this makes you stand up and pay attention to life a little more. __________________ Gooner FTW! BJ Penn stole my SHOE!!!