MMA Fighter Iuri Lapicus Dead At 27 After Motorcycle Crash In Italy

MMA fighter Iuri Lapicus — who not too long ago fought ex-UFC star Eddie Alvarez — has died following a motorbike crash in Italy final week, ONE Championship introduced Monday.

He was simply 27 years previous.

The 14-2 fighter misplaced management of his motorcycle in Northwest Milan on Friday, in line with Milano Today, and was thrown a number of ft from the crash website. He was taken by helicopter to a hospital, the outlet reported, and had remained in a coma … till he tragically succumbed to his accidents on Monday.

One Championship, the org. Lapicus started combating for in 2019, mentioned following the information of his passing that it is “heartbroken.”

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones at this difficult time,” the org mentioned in a statement to ESPN.

Lapicus had fought 5 instances within the ONE Championship, logging a 2-2 file. His April 2021 bout in opposition to Alvarez finally resulted in a no-contest.

His final battle was in opposition to Zebaztian Kadestam on Aug. 26, 2022 … however the Modolvan-Italian fighter misplaced, taking place in Round 1 by way of KO.