Fans have voiced their concern for MMA veteran Nam Phan after a video emerged showing the deterioration of his speech over the past decade.
Phan, 39, has been competing for over 20 years and was once a top prospect in MMA, challenging for the Strikeforce title against fellow veteran Josh Thomson but losing by decision. He reached the semi-finals of The Ultimate Fighter season 12 but was eliminated from the competition by Michael Johnson. Phan clearly impressed the UFC as he was awarded a contract with the promotion despite the loss.
The American fought in the UFC for four years but was eventually cut by the promotion after losing six of his eight fights, going on to compete on the regional circuit in Japan for Pancrase and also for Bellator in the US. Phan was choked out in 29-seconds in his final MMA fight six years ago, but has since transitioned to muay thai and boxing. Phan's last fight took place in July as he competed in the main event of a regional muay thai event in Burbank, California.
