UFC legend Geane Herrera has died at the age of 33 following a tragic motorcycle accident.
Herrera has had an impressive MMA career that has seen him win an impressive 10 out of 13 fights.
According to TMZthe great Colombian died after a fatal crash in Tampa, Florida, just a week before his 34th birthday.
The same source cited information from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which states that the flyweight crashed into the back of another vehicle at a “very high speed.”
He was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the second vehicle was unharmed.
The popular wrestler is survived by his 16-year-old son and his girlfriend, who is three months pregnant.
Herrera’s family posted on a GoFundMe page: “Geane you will always be in our hearts.
“Geane leaves behind a 16-year-old son, his 3-month pregnant girlfriend, mother, father, sisters, a brother and a family who love him and will miss him dearly.”
Herrera’s MMA debut came in 2011, when he beat Andrew Connors via unanimous decision at Real Fighting Championships 23.
That kick kicked off an incredible career that saw him enjoy an eight-match unbeaten run in the Octagon.
This eventually led to a UFC call-up in 2015, but he lost his debut in Dana White’s company to Ray Borg via unanimous decision.
Herrera fought three more times under the banner and beat Joby Sanchez before losing to Ali Bagautinov and Ben Nguyen.
Tributes began pouring in on social media following the heartbreaking news.
Borg posted on Instagram: “He was a great guy, my prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time.”
Several MMA fans also took to social media to share their condolences.
One supporter posted: “Rest in peace UFC gem Geane Herrera. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.”
Another tweeted: “Rest in peace, Geane Herrera.”
A third wrote: “He was a talented fighter.”
And a fourth fan said: “Damn this is so sad. 33 years old is very young. RIP Geane Herrera.”
Herrera’s last MMA fight came in 2018, when he defeated Darren Mima via submission at ACB 85.
He has also competed in bare-knuckle boxing, but has only fought once in 2021, when he defeated Abdiel Velazquez via TKO.
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