Tragic news stuns the ONE Championship world as former title challenger Iuri Lapicus passes away at 27. Fans and fighters alike mourn the loss of the rising star. The Moldovan-Italian fighter had a record of 14-2 and fought five times for the promotion, with wins over Shannon Wiratchai and Marat Gafurov.
ONE Championship Mourns MMA Fighter Iuri Lapicus
Sad news from the world of MMA. Fighter Iuri Lapicus passed away last week at the age of 27. It was announced by ONE Championship yesterday.
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How Did It Happen?
Milano Today reported that Iuri lost control of his bike, crashed into a vehicle driven by a woman in Northwest Milan on Friday, and was thrown a considerable distance from the crash site.
Iuri Tragically Passes Away After A Three Day Comma
After the motorcycle accident, Iuri was airlifted to Niguarda Hospital nearby. However, according to reports, he remained in a coma until he tragically passed away three days later due to his injuries.
Giorgio Petrosyan Announces Tragic Death of Iuri
Iuri Lapicus, a Moldovan-born Italian, was a friend and teammate of former ONE featherweight kickboxing champion Giorgio Petrosyan, who shared the heartbreaking news.
Giorgio Petrosyan Pays Heartfelt Tribute to The Late MMA Fighter
Giorgio Petrosyan’s tribute to his late friend Iuri Lapicus on Instagram was touching and heartbreaking. He shared several photos of Lapicus in action in and out of the gym, captioning them with “I want to remember you like this. R.I.P.”
Fans Flood Instagram with Condolences After Lapicus’ Death
After Giorgio Petrosyan shared the news of Lapicus’ passing on Instagram, fans flooded the comments section with messages of condolences.
ONE Championship on the Loss of MMA Fighter in a Heartbreaking Statement
ONE Championship organization expressed their heartbreak over the situation and extended their condolences to Lapicus’ loved ones during this challenging time.“The ONE Championship team is heartbroken over the tragic passing of Iuri Lapicus. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones at this difficult time.”
Iuri Lapicus’ Legacy: A Look Back at His Impressive MMA Career with ONE Championship
Iuri Lapicus had a notable career in MMA, with a record of 14-2. He fought five times for ONE Championship between 2019 and 2022.
A Recap of Iuri’s Fights and Record with ONE Championship
During his time with ONE Championship, Iuri Lapicus competed in five fights and achieved a 2-2. His most recent match was in April 2021 against Eddie Alvarez, ultimately ending in a no-contest.
Iuri Lapicus’ Final Fight
Iuri Lapicus’ last fight was on August 26, 2022, against Zebaztian Kadestam. Unfortunately, Lapicus could not secure a victory and was defeated in the first round via knockout.
Iuri Lapicus Submits Shannon Wiratchai in ONE Championship Debut
Lapicus made a remarkable debut in ONE Championship. In his first match against Shannon Wiratchai, he used his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise to submit Wiratchai with a rear-naked choke.
Iuri Lapicus Impressive Win Against Former Featherweight Champion
He followed up that performance with another impressive submission win against former featherweight champion Marat Gafurov, again utilizing his signature technique of a rear-naked choke.
From Debut to Taking Shot at Championship Against Christian Lee
In an impressive streak, Iuri Lapicus earned a shot at the lightweight championship against Christian Lee after winning his first two fights in ONE Championship.
Lapicus’ Unsuccessful Bid for The Lightweight Championship
Lapicus showed early dominance by hurting Lee in the fight, but he was eventually finished with ground strikes before the end of the first round.
Iuri Lapicus Vs. Eddie Alvarez Ends in No Contest Due to Illegal Strikes
Later, Lapicus faced Alvarez, but the fight resulted in a No Contest after Alvarez landed illegal strikes to the back of Lapicus’ head.
Iuri Lapicus Suffers First-Round Knockout in Welterweight Debut
Lapicus moves to the welterweight division and suffers a first-round knockout loss against Zebaztian Kadestam.
ONE Championship Stars Offer Condolences for Iuri Lapicus
Many ONE Championship stars, including former MMA champions Aung La N Sang, Joshua Pacio, Eduard Folayang, and kickboxing champion Jon Di Bella, have taken social media to share their heartfelt messages of support for Lapicus and his family.
