Bellator Veteran Cris Lencioni in ICU After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Training

Bellator veteran Cris Lencioni is hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering a cardiac arrest during training earlier this month.

Lencioni’s wife, Marca, revealed the fighter’s condition in a post on Instagram.

“On Thursday 6/8 there was an incident while Cris was training, and he experienced a cardiac arrest. The athletes at the gym were great and immediately called 911 and did their best to address his needs until paramedics arrived,” she wrote.

“We are currently in another state. He has been under the care of excellent doctors with I and much of his family by his side. We are all hopeful for the progress we know he will continue to make … We are currently in uncharted territory and taking everything day by day.”

A GoFundMe page has also been started on Lencionci’s behalf to help with the costs of his medical care. Bellaor MMA released a statement on Lencioni’s condition.

"We are aware of Cris Lencioni's current medical condition and are monitoring the situation closely," the statement read. "We ask you to join us in sending thoughts and prayers to Cris and his family as he navigates his recovery process.”

Lencioni, 28, owns an 11-3 professional record since beginning his career in 2017. He is currently on a four-bout winning streak that includes back-to-back triumphs over Blake Smith and Cody Law in Bellator MMA. He was scheduled to face James Gallagher at Bellator 298 on Aug. 11 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.