BJJ Black Belt Mauricio Zingano, Husband of UFC Fighter Cat Zingano, Dead at 37
Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Mauricio
Zingano, coach and husband to UFC fighter Cat Zingano,
has died at the age of 37.
Zingano was pronounced dead in his Colorado home Monday at 8:31 p.m., Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Dan Pruett told Sherdog.com on Tuesday. A cause of death is still pending, according to Pruett. Fox Sports initially reported the news.
Cat Zingano released the following statement Tuesday afternoon
through her manager, Ed Soares:
“Late yesterday evening I learned that my husband and soul mate of seven years, Mauricio Zingano, has passed away.
“My life has changed irrevocably. I am shocked and deeply saddened. Thankfully, my family and friends are coming together to provide the support I need. I am grateful for them, as I know there are many difficult days ahead.
“I also very much appreciate the outpour of support from the jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts world. My husband was well known and respected in this close-knit community, and I know he would appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers, as do I.
“At this time, I respectfully ask everyone to give me privacy as I gather with relatives and friends. Again, I give thanks to all for the kind words and support.”
The owner and head coach of two Zingano BJJ gym locations in Colorado, Zingano competed three times as a professional mixed martial artist, making his pro debut with a submission victory in 1999. The lightweight posted a draw the following year and did not fight again until 2003, when he outpointed Brandon Savcedo in his final professional appearance.
Zingano was pronounced dead in his Colorado home Monday at 8:31 p.m., Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Dan Pruett told Sherdog.com on Tuesday. A cause of death is still pending, according to Pruett. Fox Sports initially reported the news.
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“Late yesterday evening I learned that my husband and soul mate of seven years, Mauricio Zingano, has passed away.
“My life has changed irrevocably. I am shocked and deeply saddened. Thankfully, my family and friends are coming together to provide the support I need. I am grateful for them, as I know there are many difficult days ahead.
“I also very much appreciate the outpour of support from the jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts world. My husband was well known and respected in this close-knit community, and I know he would appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers, as do I.
“At this time, I respectfully ask everyone to give me privacy as I gather with relatives and friends. Again, I give thanks to all for the kind words and support.”
The owner and head coach of two Zingano BJJ gym locations in Colorado, Zingano competed three times as a professional mixed martial artist, making his pro debut with a submission victory in 1999. The lightweight posted a draw the following year and did not fight again until 2003, when he outpointed Brandon Savcedo in his final professional appearance.
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