2 Weeks From Her Scheduled MMA Fight, Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Female UFC Hopeful

Tragedy struck the mixed martial arts community as a rising star met an untimely demise. Shalie Lipp was a one-time standout high school athlete from western Minnesota who trained at the Academy of Combat Arts in Fargo. She was making a name for herself as an MMA attraction before this accident.

The promising fighter was going to compete in an amateur fight on May 20. Lipp was excited about her MMA bout and had even posted about it on her Instagram page. However, fate had other plans for her.

Promising MMA fighter Shalie Lipp passes away

On Sunday morning, a two-vehicle crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 94 on the Red River Bridge. The details surrounding the crash remain unclear, but it claimed the life of the 21-year-old Lipp, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles. The State Patrol confirmed that Lipp was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident.

Lipp‘s death has sent shockwaves throughout the MMA world, especially to those who knew her well. Jeremy Bjornberg was the promoter of the upcoming “No Mercy 11” MMA card, where Lipp was going to compete. He expressed his grief and admiration for the young fighter.

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“She was the definition of someone who lit up a room with excitement, talent, and charisma,” Bjornberg said. “She had an amazing work ethic and had only just returned from a month of training in Thailand.”

Despite being only 19 years old, Lipp had already faced some of the top fighters in the Midwest. Her knowns highly regarded her skills and potential. Many predicted that she would make it to the UFC one day. Lipp‘s coach at the Academy of Combat Arts, Joseph Trottier, was driving the car that she was in. He escaped the crash unharmed.

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Lipp‘s untimely death is a reminder of how fragile life can be. It is a tragedy that has not only affected her loved ones but also the MMA community at large. Those who knew her are mourning her loss, and many are left to wonder what could have been.

The future was bright for Lipp, but her dreams were cut short. May she rest in peace, and her memory continues to inspire and motivate others in the sport she loved.