The French MMA Federation announced in a statement the death of MMA fighter Erwan Bitton.
He was only 20 years old. Erwan Bitton died this weekend revealed the French MMA Federation. He was one of the hopes of this discipline which continues to grow in size in France. In the amateur environment, the member of the Bushido Academy remained on 5 consecutive successes and a third place in the French amateur championships. He had also recently won the MMA League of Miramas.
Erwan Bitton, young hope of French MMA tragically died today.
He was a member of Bushido Academy and a recent winner of Miramas’ MMA League.
Our thoughts go out to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/MUrM8o03fw
— La Sueur (@LaSueur_off) July 18, 2023
The causes of his disappearance are still unknown. But the federation has already paid tribute to him. “Erwan will forever be remembered as a committed and determined competitor. In these difficult times, our thoughts are with his family as well as his relatives and friends,” the French authority posted on Instagram. Apart from MMA, he was a boy invested in other sports activities such as bodybuilding and weightlifting. He also appeared in the rugby league team within SO Avignon.