Straus Involved in Motorcycle Accident

Former Bellator Featherweight Champion Daniel Straus is recovering in a Florida hospital following a motorcycle accident that took place early Sunday morning.

While the accident has been reportedly described as “near-fatal,” there are no other details at this time. The full extent of Straus’ injuries is also not known, though he is conscious, talking and has movement of his limbs. Straus reportedly has no recollection of the accident, according to his manager, Matt Aptaker.

“On early Sunday morning, I was involved in a motorcycle accident,” Straus said in a statement to Bleacher Report. “I’m currently recovering and will hopefully be returning to the Bellator cage sometime soon. I appreciate all the well wishes and ask that people respect my family’s privacy during this difficult time.”

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, with whom has collided four times inside the Bellator cage with, tweeted out his best recovery wishes to his longtime rival.

Thoughts and prayers to @danielstraus who was injured in a terrible motorcycle accident. Best of luck with the recovery, I hope you can be fully healed.

— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) December 21, 2017

Straus last competed this past October at Bellator 184, losing to Emmanuel Sanchez via submission.