MMA expertise, 23, dies in horrific bike crash whereas driving by tunnel

Iranian MMA star Fariyar Aminipour was killed in a bike crash in a tunnel on a Thai island.

The 23-year-old Muay Thai specialist suffered critical accidents after his head smashed right into a slim pavement while driving his bike by a tunnel together with the Chaofa West Road, in Phuket, Thailand on Thursday morning.

Police mentioned officers on the Chalong Police Station have been notified of the crash at 8:08am. After arriving on the scene, police discovered Aminipour’s physique in a pool of blood. He was rushed to Chalong Hospital however was pronounced lifeless because of his accidents. His physique has been taken to the Vachira Phuket Hospital for a autopsy.

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Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiriyaphong Srinuanpan mentioned: “We are checking CCTV cameras and speaking with witnesses to find out how the accident happened. At the moment, we do not believe any other vehicles were involved.”

Aminipour’s health club, Tiger Muay Thai, posted a touching tribute to him on-line. It learn: “It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Fariyar Aminipour. Since joining our team in late 2022 with only amateur fighting experience, the extremely talented Fariyar skyrocketed in the professional Muay Thai world, defeating huge names of the sport on ONE Lumpinee events and becoming a top 10 ranked fighter.

“At only 23 years old, lion-hearted Fariyar had already accomplished so much, and was well on track to achieving his dream of becoming a ONE world champion. Gone far, far too soon due to a tragic accident, Fariyar will be missed greatly and will remain in all of our thoughts.”

Aminipour had 5 skilled bouts within the ONE Championship, successful his first in kickboxing earlier than successful his subsequent three in Muay Thai. He misplaced his final bout on December, 22 in opposition to Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek UThai at ONE Friday Fights 46.