Tragedy in MMA: Shalie Lipp dies in a fatal accident aged just 21 years old

MMA is in mourning

The world of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is in shock, after the unexpected and sudden death of Shalie Lipp, a young and emerging star of this sport.

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It happened in Minnesota

The events occurred on Sunday, May 7, on the road that leads to the Interstate 94 bridge in Minnesota (United States), according to 'Mirror'.

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An accident with another vehicle

The vehicle in which the young fighter was traveling, a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, had an accident against a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Shalie Lipp was the only one who lost her life in the crash.

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I wasn't wearing a belt

The Minnesota State Patrol confirmed that the reason for the fighter's death was that she was not wearing a seat belt.

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uninjured occupants

In fact, the rest of the occupants of both vehicles, all with seat belts on, were unharmed after the impact.

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He drove his coach

Shalie Lipp was in the passenger seat with her academy coach, 35-year-old Joseph Vital Trottier, who was driving the vehicle.

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a conclusive report

In fact, in the Minnesota State Patrol report, it points out that it was the car in which Shalie Lipp and Josep Vital were driving that caused contact with the other vehicle.

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no details but clear

In said report, no further details are given about the accident, except for the death of the young fighter and the fact that the rest of the occupants were unharmed.

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rising star

Shalie Lipp, at 21, was one of the rising stars of MMA and her future in this discipline was looking bright. In fact, he had just returned from Thailand, where he had gone to perfect his technique throughout the month of April.

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'Not Mercy 11'

In fact, just a few days after the accident, on May 20, Shalie Lipp had a scheduled fight against Natalie Gage, at the 'No Mercy 11' event, to be held at the Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes (United States).

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He had his big fight in 13 days

It was going to be his big fight and debut in the world of MMA but, 13 days after it took place, the fatal accident took place.

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illustrious parents

The young fighter, as reported by 'Mirror', was the daughter of Rollie Lipp, a well-known sports commentator, and Jennie Bucholz, a member of the Hall of Fame of the North Dakota State Faculty of Sciences.

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painful farewell

Eric Sweeney, Shalie Lipp's personal trainer, wanted to say goodbye to his student and friend with a heartfelt message on social networks.

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student and friend

"My heart is absolutely broken. You were a wonderful human being, full of promise and drive. One of the few people I've ever met who truly sought greatness," his message begins.

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I was 21 years old

"And I will never forget you. It is beyond my mental capacity today to think that I will see you this week or ever again. We were just cracking the code. Being your friend will change me forever. Thank you for everything."

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Rest in peace

"All our conversations, both personal and professional, the laughter, the tears and all the emotions in between, I will remember them all. I am grateful for all of this", concluded Josep Vital Trottier.

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