Rising MMA star, 23, killed in horror motorcycle smash in Thailand… with his gym posting tribute to fighter ‘who was well on track to achieving his dream of becoming world champion’
Rising MMA star Fariyar Aminipour has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Thailiand.
The 23-year-old suffered serious head injuries after losing control of his Yamaha motorcycle in a tunnel and crashing into a kerb in Phuket.
Police said officers at the Chalong Police Station received a report of an accident on the Chaofa West Road at 8:08am on Thursday.
After arriving at the scene, police found Aminipour’s lying in a pool of blood.
He was rushed to Chalong Hospital but was pronounced dead due to his injuries.
Rising MMA star Fariyar Aminipour (above) has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Thailiand
Aminipour’s gym, Tiger Muay Thai, posted an emotional tribute to the fighter on Instagram
His body has been taken to the Vachira Phuket Hospital for a post-mortem
Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiriyaphong Srinuanpan said: ‘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.’
Authorities are in contact with the Iranian Embassy for the repatriation of his body to his homeland.
Aminipour’s gym, Tiger Muay Thai, posted a tribute on Instagram.
It read: ‘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 five professional bouts in the ONE Championship, winning his first in kickboxing before winning his next three in Muay Thai.
He lost his last bout on December, 22 against Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek UThai.
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