David Bridges
Former UFC fighter Geane Herrera — who additionally competed in Naked Knuckle Combating Championship (BKFC) — tragically handed away following a deadly motorbike crash in Florida on Saturday.
He died on his thirty third birthday.
The Florida Dept. of Freeway Security and Motor Autos advised us the incident occurred round 10:45 PM at Gandy Bridge in Tampa, FL … when Herrera crashed into the again of one other car at a “very excessive charge of velocity.”
Herrera then struck a concrete barrier, based on FLHSMV, earlier than he was thrown a whole lot of toes. His motorbike additionally burst into flames.
Geane was pronounced useless on the scene.
The motive force of the second car was unhurt.
The California native started his skilled fight sports activities profession in 2011 when he beat MMA fighter Andrew Connors by unanimous resolution at RFC 23.
The flyweight fighter had a 10-3 document, together with two knockouts and 6 submission wins. He additionally received a BKFC struggle in 2021.
“Geane was vigorous, all the time making an attempt to dwell life to the fullest, he was a devoted athlete with massive desires of creating a distinction and leaving his print on this world,” his household mentioned on GoFundMe.
“He was such a happy-go-lucky individual that left a mark in everybody that got here into his life.”
He’s survived by his 16-year-old son and his 2-month-pregnant girlfriend.
RIP
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