Former UFC heavyweight Tim Hague reportedly fighting for life after knockout in boxing bout

FORMER UFC heavyweight Tim Hague is fighting for his life after suffering a terrifying knockout loss in a boxing bout.

The 34-year-old was fighting in his native Canada on Friday night when he was knocked out by Adam Braidwood in the second round.

After being struck, he reportedly fell hard and his head bounced off the canvas — prompting immediate concern from medical officials in the arena.

After being evaluated, he was transported to a nearby hospital and required surgery to relieve pressure from brain bleeding.

Hague was a ten-year MMA veteran, with his last fight in July 2016, and boasted a 21-13 record in the format — including a 1-4 record in UFC, with his sole win coming against Pat Barry in 2009.

Tim Hague (L) is punched by Joey Beltran in their heavyweight bout at UFC 113.Source: Contour by Getty Images

Hague’s friend, fellow fighter Cody Krahn, revealed the severity of the situation when he confirmed in a Facebook post that the 34-year-old was in a coma in hospital.

“As many of you know, Tim suffered a severe knockout in his boxing match last night,” Krahn posted.

“Once we got Tim backstage and with the doctor we could tell he needed to go to the hospital.

“Tim is currently in a coma.

“He had to have surgery to relive (sic) the pressure from his brain bleeding. But because we’re not family, they weren’t able to tell us much more.”

Hague made the switch to boxing 12 months ago after suffering a 33-second knockout loss in his final MMA appearance, and had compiled a 1-2 record in boxing.