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Ex-UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo Killed In Hit And Run

Ex-UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo Killed In Hit And Run

 

 

The fatal car accident took place Sunday morning in Edmonton Canada.

According to cbc.ca an altercation occurred between the drivers of two vehicles at around 2:15 a.m. in the parking lot of the H2O Lounge, on Whyte Avenue and 101st Street.

The 34-year-old driver of one vehicle walked up to the occupants of the other vehicle. When he began to walk away, police say the suspects’ vehicle accelerated and struck him before leaving the scene.

The culprits are still at large.

Police say the victim was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of the H2O Lounge, on Whyte Avenue and 101st Street. (CBC/Emily Fitzpatrick)

Police say the victim was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of the H2O Lounge, on Whyte Avenue and 101st Street. (CBC/Emily Fitzpatrick)

Ryan Jimmo was born November 27th 1981. Prior to fighting MMA he had a background in Chitō-ryū Karate. He was also an amateur bodybuilder following a karate sustained injury back in 2004.

He began his career in the Maximum Fighting Championship 11 against Adam Braidwood.

After acquiring 6-1 MMA record he successfully qualified for the Ultimate Fighter. He was one of the 16 light heavyweights featured on season 8.

Following TUF 8 elimination he returned to MFC where he managed to win and defend the title. His UFC return was in UFC 149 where he won via knockout against Anthony Perosh, tying for fastest knockout in UFC history.

 

His final record stood at 19-5 and his last match was May 30th 2015 loss against Francimar Barroso.

Our Thoughts and Prayers go Out to his friends and family during this difficult time.