Former Canadian UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo was killed in a hit-and-run. Jimmo, 34, died following an altercation in a parking lot in Edmonton early Sunday, police said. Jimmo had approach the driver of a pickup truck in the parking lot, and was walking back to his own car when he was struck by the truck, according to a report. Jimmo was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police are now looking for a dark-coloured,customized older-model pickup truck.
Jimmo was first appeared in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's UFC 149, in Calgary, in July of 2012. The light heavyweight fighter tied a record for the fastest knockout (seven seconds), and appeared in the eighth season of the TV series "Ultimate Fighter." He went 19-5 in his mixed-martial arts career and lost his final match in May 2015.
Jimmo was first appeared in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's UFC 149, in Calgary, in July of 2012. The light heavyweight fighter tied a record for the fastest knockout (seven seconds), and appeared in the eighth season of the TV series "Ultimate Fighter." He went 19-5 in his mixed-martial arts career and lost his final match in May 2015.
So sad to hear the news about Ryan Jimmo.— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) June 27, 2016
Sad to hear Ryan Jimmo was murdered by a hit and run driver. I'll always remember his robot dance fondly. https://t.co/y8TdTlgY0B #RIP— Sophia Helwani (@SophiaHelwani) June 27, 2016
Thoughts are with Ryan Jimmo's family tonight. Another devastating loss to the Canadian MMA community. RIP, Big Deal. You'll be missed.#pals— Mike Russell (@MIKERUSSELLMMA) June 27, 2016
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