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Bellator fighter Robin van Roosmalen seriously injured, sister dies following car accident

Bellator fighter and GLORY veteran Robin van Roosmalen remains hospitalized after he was involved in a serious car accident in his native country of the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Tragically, van Roosmalen’s 29-year-old sister Melissa died as a result of injuries suffered in the accident.

News of the accident was first reported by Vecht Sport.

No further details have been released regarding van Roosmalen’s condition.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic accident involving Robin van Roosmalen and his sister earlier today,” Bellator officials said in a statement sent to MMA Fighting.