Death: Connor Hitchens MMA Suicide, UK Cage Warriors featherweight has died
United Kingdom MMA and Cage Warriors featherweight and a 6 x regional champion Connor Hitchens has passed away. He was announced dead by Cage Warriors through a social media publication that read “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Cage Warriors featherweight Connor Hitchens. The entire CW family extends heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP.”
Who was Connor Hitchens?
The UKFC platform sees hundreds of athletes grow through the ranks and develop into top talents. Connor Hitchens was an exceptional fighter, father, teammate and friend to everyone he met along his journey through life and the sport of MMA. Connor quickly established himself as one of the most feared amateurs in the country as a 6 x regional champion, a household name in UK MMA who brought the action to every fight.
Tribute to Connor Hitchens
Carlos Harry Kirkby in a social media post said “If you was in the game of MMA in the last 10 years you will know who this man is, his name is Connor Hitchens one of the best to ever come out of the north-west and the unfortunate news this morning has hit and shock a lot of people my heart and apologies are with your family my friend, gone way to young with so much left to offer but you are now at rest fly high pal all your work in the cage will never be forgotten your legacy rests with everyone at North West Fight Academy who I am more then confident will fight for your honour every step of the way.”
UK Fighting Championships Statement
We would like to express our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Connor Hitchens.
The UKFC platform sees hundreds of athletes grow through the ranks and develop into top talents. Connor Hitchens was an exceptional fighter, father, teammate and friend to everyone he met along his journey through life and the sport of MMA. Connor quickly established himself as one of the most feared amateurs in the country as a 6 x regional champion, a household name in UK MMA who brought the action to every fight.
Always smiling and laughing Connor will have no doubt impacted the lives of many athletes, many of which he was a role model to. Rest Easy Connor.
Connor Hitchens obituary and funeral arrangements will be released by the family at a later date.