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Muay Thai legend Ramon Dekkers passes away at 43

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05:36 PM ET 02.28 | There is some unfortunate news to pass along in the combat sports world. On Wednesday, Muay Thai legend Ramon Dekkers was riding his bike in his hometown of Breda, The Netherlands, when he collapsed after feeling light-headed. On top of his successful Muay Thai career, Dekkers was a coach at the famed and successful mixed martial arts gym, Golden Glory, home to many notable fighters including UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem and former Strikeforce women's champion Marloes Coenen. Dekkers was 43 years old.

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