On March 23, Ukrainian mixed martial artist Yehor Birkun died during the defense of Mariupol.
The boy was a native of Kryvyi Rih. He graduated from the local school No. 81, then studied at the Metallurgical Technical School. He received his higher education at Kryvyi Rih National University.
After the Russian invasion, the athlete went to defend the country from the invaders. Egor, as part of the “Azov” regiment, performed a combat mission in occupied Mariupol.
Yehor Birkun, as part of the national team, was supposed to represent Ukraine at the GAMMA MMA World Championship, which started on the day of his death.
Died on March 23, 2022