Alexander Pisarev: Russian MMA Star Dies at the Age of 33 As Heartbreaking Reason Emerges

• MMA star Alexander Pisarev has been pronounced dead after eating poisoned watermelon together with his wife
• The sad incident occurred on Sunday night, 30 October, and the lifeless body of the 33-year-old was found by his father
• His wife who also ate the watermelon is said to be receiving serious medical treatment in the hospital

The heartbreaking death of Russian MMA star Alexander Pisarev has been announced as the 33-year-old was reported to have eaten poisoned watermelon that killed him.

Pisarev and his wife ate the watermelon together, but his partner has been hospitalised and the body of the MMA star was found by his father on 30 October.

According to the report on Daily Mail, a member of Pisarev's family confirmed that the 33-year-old never complained about any pain as he died in his sleep.

Pisarev's family member speaks

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''Alexander Pisarev died in his sleep and did not have any chronic health problems. According to preliminary data, death was the result of food poisoning.''

Pisarev, a former Moscow champion in hand-to-hand combat and grappling, reached the final of the MMA European Championships and fought under promotional banners such as Absolute Championship.

As things stand now, an autopsy is expected to be conducted to actually know the cause of Pisarev's death as police have started their investigation.

All the domestic staff in the house are also said to be undergoing some questioning on how the watermelon was brought into Pisarev's home.

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