R.I.P.
Another UFC Fighter Killed

Justin Eilers was found shot and killed on Christmas night -- the second MMA fighter to die in a week.

Eilers died of a single gunshot wound to the chest, according to KIVI TV in Idaho. James Malec, the suspect, is reportedly the boyfriend of Eilers' mom. Malec has been arrested and charged with second degree murder and held on $1 million bail.

According to Sherdog.com, Eilers had a career fighting record of 19-7-1 and went 1-3 in the UFC.

On December 18, Justin Levens and his wife were found dead from gunshot wounds in a home in Laguna Niguel, Calif.

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1. This is becoming a more dangerous profession than gangsta rappa

Posted at 5:53PM on Dec 26th 2008 by greg

2. No disrespect to Justin, but I have to wonder if this is murder, or someone protecting themselves others from a well trained fighter meaning them harm?

Posted at 6:11PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Hmmm?

3. I LOVE YOU JUSTIN YOU WERE A GREAT GUY

AUNT KATHY

Posted at 11:52AM on Jan 5th 2009 by Kathy Moore

4. SAD

Posted at 6:24PM on Dec 26th 2008 by twofistchuck

5. He is not a UFC fighter!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He last fought in EliteXC.....and has not fought in the UFC since 2006... Same with Justin Levens....stop bringing down the UFC.....

Posted at 6:29PM on Dec 26th 2008 by mark

6. Really sad.

Posted at 6:26PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Jim

7. But he WAS recently a UFC fighter and they weren't saying he was on the current roster. Showtime's Elite series isn't known to nearly as many people as the UFC is, so it's mainly a point of reference. Most fighters jump to whatever org will pay them the most or give them fights and if he hadn't of lost a couple of consecutive fights, he'd probably still be a UFC fighter. Even people who don't follow MMA at all are likely to know the UFC brand name, whereas the Elite XC/Challenger Series and similar names might draw blank stares from non fans. We know the difference, but most don't.

Posted at 6:44PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Splitting hairs

8. Does Vince Mcmahon own stock in the UFC or something.........the UFC is starting to catching up with Pro wrestling deaths

Posted at 6:48PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Just saying

9. 1. This is becoming a more dangerous profession than gangsta rappa

Posted at 5:53PM on Dec 26th 2008 by greg

I know right!

Another one bites the dust.

Posted at 6:53PM on Dec 26th 2008 by straight....no chaser

10. 7. Does Vince Mcmahon own stock in the UFC or something.........the UFC is starting to catching up with Pro wrestling deaths

Posted at 6:48PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Just saying
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Oh crap! I just had a shudder that that idiot would try to start his own league!!!! UGH!!!!! If anyone could bring down the sport in flames, it would be that douche!

Posted at 7:04PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Splitting hairs

11. Are these deaths, murder, suicides? If they are, then I would suspect that what ever enhancement drug these men are taking, is sending them over the edge. Remember, anti-depressants can actually cause people to commit suicide.

Posted at 7:07PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Superman

12. mma fighters are not on any kind of drugs they have natural fighting skills and it was murder

Posted at 1:37AM on Dec 27th 2008 by david

13. Bristol Palin was due December 18th and still hasn't had the baby. I smell a LIE!!!!!

Posted at 8:29PM on Dec 26th 2008 by rd

14. damn they are just getting picked off one by one. what the hell? so sad

Posted at 9:43PM on Dec 26th 2008 by Kitty

15. 12. Bristol Palin was due December 18th and still hasn't had the baby. I smell a LIE!!!!!
mb
Posted at 8:29PM on Dec 26th 2008 by rd

What the hell has that got to do with anything, you dumb f***?

Isn't Obama going to save the world, with all the BUSH people he kept on??? He DID, Ha Ha.... Where is the outrage there? Ha, None. You people suck by the way!

Sp screw you.This is not about politics, a guy died. He was a good fighter! He will be missed! I liked him!

Posted at 10:04AM on Dec 29th 2008 by Jana

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