Shawn Tompkins dead at 37
by Jesse Holland on Aug 14, 2011 9:09 PM EDT
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Former professional fighter and renowned mixed martial arts trainer Shawn Tompkins has passed away today (Aug. 14, 2011) at the age of 37.
Tompkins is survived by Emilie Stout, sister of UFC lightweight Sam Stout, and is perhaps best known for working with UFC fighters Chris Horodecki, Mark Hominick, Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva, among others.
The Canadian combat guru got his start as assistant -- and eventual head coach -- of the Los Angeles Anacondas under the International Fight League (IFL) banner back in 2007.
Tompkins would spend two years as a trainer at Xtreme Couture before migrating to the TapouT Training Facility in late 2009.
Details on his passing are still pending and we will have more on this unfortunate news in just a bit.
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Damn
I liked everyfighter from his camp, he was a great trainer
Frankie Edgar: The next UFC champion in two seperate divisions. Hell, maybe three
Sig bet with Private Box on Shields vs Ellenberger. SHEILDS
Sig bet with Shogun's Hairy Forearms on Rua vs Griffin. GRIFFIN
actually his skills as a trainer were pretty average and rudimentary
But that does suck. Wonder what happened. He always seemed to have a severe raspiness to his voice.
RIP
-h4te crew (reppin' since 07)
-PanterA \m/
-I hate nationalism, patriotism, racial and ethnic pride, gay bashers, Diaz Brothers and Anderson Silva
-Steroids are awesome and a part of sports culture /dealwithit.jpg
Who the fuck are you?
A trainer thats worked with some of the best dies, and you talk down of him on a thread about his death??? I’m sure you’re an amazing trainer, asshole
Danago should be banned from mmamania
I'm an MMA expert.
First off. I’m not talking down about Shawn as a person, merely his coaching. Which is in fact average. Shawn was a guy who could either take a really crappy striker and make him average or take a really good striker and keep him sharp. He wasn’t anything close to being an Emmanuel Steward or Roger Mayweather level stand-up coach.
I’m not saying I don’t feel heartfelt sorrow for the guy. It sucks to die young. Someone just said something about him that just simply wasn’t true and I responded.
-h4te crew (reppin' since 07)
-PanterA \m/
-I hate nationalism, patriotism, racial and ethnic pride, gay bashers, Diaz Brothers and Anderson Silva
-Steroids are awesome and a part of sports culture /dealwithit.jpg
Well, since you are an expert, it must be true then.
by naturalshadow on Aug 15, 2011 2:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Just find some videos and watch his verbal cuing and his techniques
Then compare it some other coaches and you’ll see what I mean.
In fact how about you name me one (1) fighter he has coached, that didn’t already have good or great stand-up beforehand? Find me a fighter he took from being an abysmal striker and made him word class….
I’ll wait
-h4te crew (reppin' since 07)
-PanterA \m/
-I hate nationalism, patriotism, racial and ethnic pride, gay bashers, Diaz Brothers and Anderson Silva
-Steroids are awesome and a part of sports culture /dealwithit.jpg
Mania, give this man a job!
I heard cream rises to the top of that chest tatto
by Nokimono on Aug 15, 2011 7:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
get the hell out of here you disrespectful nobody, who are you to judge him let alone anyone.
Utter shame to hear this sad news
by steady2wheels on Aug 15, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not judging anybody. I simply stating that his knowledge as a striking coach is pretty basic.
-h4te crew (reppin' since 07)
-PanterA \m/
-I hate nationalism, patriotism, racial and ethnic pride, gay bashers, Diaz Brothers and Anderson Silva
-Steroids are awesome and a part of sports culture /dealwithit.jpg
Who gave you the expert label?
Funny fighters, writers, commentators all around say great things about him, but the expert says ehh…just wondering. I’ll wait fir your credentials.
Oh, fuck
The itsy bitsy Spider went up the waterspout
Down came the Thunder and washed the spider out
Up came the sun but Thunder still remained
And the itsy bitsy spider never touched the belt again~
RIP
had a buddy who trained with him for a little, and spoke so highly of him…major figure in this world, he’ll surely be missed
"This could be the worst disaster we've ever faced"
"With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour"
horrible news
R.I.P
"Some people were born with a silver spoon in there mouth mine was gold."-letter19
Oh damn so young R.I.P. my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
by ClinchKing on Aug 14, 2011 9:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
RIP Shawn
Can’t fuckin believe this…all hyped and happy for UFC and this has genuinely put me on a downer.
R.I.P!!
Axe Murderer
Wow so young..
He will be missed. Major loss
by dragonassault on Aug 14, 2011 10:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Terrible loss
great guy in person as well. Big loss for the mma community
RIP
Jesus…shocking and terrible news. Condolences to his family and friends.
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Rest In Paradise
This news is shocking… Rest his soul and I thank him for everything he did for the sport.
well that really sucks
he will be missed
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
Has anyonw heard how this happened?
"I'm gonna go tear a new asshole into the back of Bear's neck" - Wilfred
Nothing to me is more frightening....
than when a seemingly healthy guy in his thirties/forties just dies in his sleep…..it’s terrifying.
"I'm gonna go tear a new asshole into the back of Bear's neck" - Wilfred
Great trainer
Even though I’m just an amateur fighter, when I went to Xtreme Couture Shawn always took training me and helping me with my technique very seriously. Stand up guy who was always happy to help anyone, including nobodies like me. Unfortunate news.
That sucks. See you man! You are greatly appreciated!
Nick Diaz has as much of a chance at beating GSP as George W. Bush becoming re-elected for a third term...
I hate Bloodyelbow!!
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