Cage fighter and MMA champion killed after car went off a cliff
A former cage fighter has been killed after her car plunged down from a 33ft cliff in Brazil.
Renata Corrêa Baldan, 41, died in the crash on Wednesday morning in Ubatuba, in the state of São Paulo.
Authorities believe the mum-of-four, who was a former MMA, Muay Thai, and Jiu-jitsu fighter, lost control of the vehicle as she took a curve on the motorway.
Her car overturned, smashed into a tree, and fell down the high cliff, according to local media.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where they found Ms Baldan trapped in the wreckage all alone. She died from her injuries at the scene.
After her death was confirmed, tributes have been paid to the former martial arts champion who was also once crowned Miss Ubatuba.
One of her three sons wrote on social media: ‘Thank you all for the messages. They have been a great help.
‘This time is incredibly delicate for me, but I appreciate everyone who’s by my side. I love you, Mum.’
After years in martial arts, Ms Baldan had a career change in 2015 and started working as a personal trainer.
She then qualified as a firefighter in July 2022.
And in early 2023, she began working as a beautician and massage therapist. She ran a clinic in Ubatuba.
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