MMA veteran Benji Radach dead at 45, family announces

Josh Sanchez

MMA veteran Benji Radach dead at 45, family announces image

The mixed martial arts world is mourning the loss of Benji Radach. 

Radach, a UFC alum and longtime MMA veteran, has died at age 45, according to his family

Radach’s brother Beau announced Benji's passing in a statement on Facebook.

No cause of death was revealed. 

Radach (21-7, 1 NC) fought professionally from 2001 through 2015, with stints in the UFC, IFL, Elite XC, Strikeforce, Bellator, and more. 

Radach started his career with a perfect 10-0 record before signing with the UFC. 

His most notable stint came in the IFL, fighting six times and earning a 5-1 record with notable wins over Gerald Harris, Brian Foster, and Bristol Marunde. 

Radach's final fight was a loss to Ben Reiter in Bellator in 2015. 

Our deepest condolences go out to Radach's family and friends during this incredibly difficult and tragic time. 

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Josh Sanchez is an MMA contributor for Sporting News, along with serving as the managing editor of Cowboys FanNation on SI. After majoring in journalism at Seton Hill University, Josh began his writing career and has since had his work featured on SportsIllustrated.com, FOXSports.com, CBSSports.com, and many more.