Coach Samir Al Mansouri († 35) dies in motorcycle accident
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MMA star Christian Eckerlin cries around Coach
MMA star Christian Eckerlin (left) mourns the loss of his trainer.
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Shock for the German MMA scene!
Coach Samir Al Mansouri († 35) dies in a motorcycle accident. MMA star Christian Eckerlin is also shaken-he only fought at his side last week.
Accident night tears MMA coaches out of life
In the night of Saturday, the German martial arts scene loses one of its most important men: Samir Al Mansouri dies in a serious motorcycle accident. The news meets friends, athletes and companions like a blow. Al Mansouri was not only an outstanding coach, but also a person who touched heart. Through the Gym MMA Spirit, which divides the sad news on Saturday, he looked after numerous athletes, shaped careers – and lives.
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“Samir was and is the epitome of the MMA Spirit – 15 years at our side,” it says. “His love for martial arts was as great as his love for his fellow human beings.” His willingness to help and his open heart are also unforgettable. “We will always carry you in our hearts and continue to celebrate your life on the mat.”
Last assignment in Hamburg – great sympathy from the scene
A few days ago, Al Mansouri was alongside MMA star Christian Eckerlin, accompanied him at Oktagon73 in Hamburg. Now Eckerlin reports with moving words in his Instagram story: “We have had incredible moments together. I can’t believe it. I will never forget your words in the final training. You leave a gap that you cannot fill.”
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MMA manager Niels Schlägel also mourns publicly: “15 years by my side. I love you, brother Samir.”
Al Mansouri himself had an impressive career as a fighter. As a Dutch champion in Thai boxing, he won 39 of his 49 kickboxing fights before devoting himself entirely to the coaching profession. Now an entire martial arts mourn. (NO)