Orlando Wiet, a trailblazer in mixed martial arts and a celebrated champion in both kickboxing and Muay Thai organizations, has passed away at the age of 60. Wiet was a notable competitor at UFC 2 in 1994, marking his place in the early history of the sport.
Born in Paramaribo, Suriname, and representing France in his fighting career, Wiet’s death was confirmed on Thursday by his coach, Milton Felter. While news of his passing was initially reported by Vechtsport, the specific cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Social media posts from February indicated that Wiet had been hospitalized prior to his passing.
At UFC 2, Wiet secured a victory over Robert Lucarelli via technical knockout, utilizing knees to the head. He later competed again on the same night but was defeated by Remco Pardoel due to elbows on the ground.
