Bellator featherweight Cris Lencioni suffered cardiac arrest while training, currently in ICU

Bellator featherweight fighter, Cris Lencioni, is currently hospitalized and fighting for his life.

In a social media statement released by Cris Lencioni’s wife, Marca, it was revealed that the 28-year-old athlete suffered cardiac arrest during a training session earlier this month. He was immediately taken to the hospital and has been receiving medical care ever since.

On Thursday, June 8th, an incident occurred while Cris was training, resulting in a cardiac arrest. The gym staff promptly called 911 and provided initial aid until paramedics arrived.

Currently, Cris is being cared for by exceptional doctors, with his family, including Marca, by his side. We remain optimistic about his ongoing recovery.

We appreciate your prayers during this difficult time. If your children would like to show support by making a card or any other gesture, please bring it to the gym, and we will ensure that Cris receives it. As we navigate this uncharted territory, we are taking each day as it comes. We are grateful for your continued support.

To assist with the expenses related to Cris’s care, some of his family members have initiated a GoFundMe campaign. The link can be found in his bio, but we also appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

Lencioni’s mother has also started a GoFundMe page to raise funds for his medical treatment. As of now, Cris remains in intensive care, but no further details about his condition have been provided.

Bellator, the MMA promotion, has acknowledged Cris Lencioni’s current medical condition and is closely monitoring the situation. They kindly request that everyone join them in sending positive thoughts and prayers to Cris and his family as he undergoes his recovery process.

With an impressive professional MMA record of 11-3, Cris Lencioni is an active grappler who has participated in various Submission Underground and Combat Jiu-Jitsu matches over the past few years. He made his Bellator debut in 2017 and achieved a 4-2 record in the featherweight division, securing notable victories against AJ Agazarm and Cody Law. Lencioni was scheduled to face Bellator standout James Gallagher at Bellator 298 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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