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Former UFC fighter and TUF 5 alum, Corey Hill dead at 36

The Ultimate Fighter 5 cast member and former UFC lightweight, Corey Hill has died from cardiac arrest stemming from a collapsed lung.

After several conflicting reports stemming from the UFC's announcement of the untimely death of TUF alum, Corey Hill, the MMA community has been awaiting any news on his condition. When last we heard from attending hospital nurses, family and friends, it was that Hill was still very much alive and fighting for his life. Unfortunately, there is now confirmation that Corey has died from cardiac arrest stemming from a collapsed lung.

MMA Fighting's Shaheen Al-Shatti has been in constant contact with hospital staff and provided updates since the grim situation came to light yesterday.