Former UFC heavyweight Ryan Jimmo has died in a hit and run car crash in Edmonton, Canada.
The 34-year-old Canadian, who was released by the promotion last year, died on Sunday evening and the city’s homicide unit are investigating the case.
According to CBS: “an altercation occurred between the drivers of two vehicles at around 2:15 a.m. 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.”
MMA Junkie confirmed the news later in the evening. Jimmo fought seven times in the UFC, making his debut in 2012, his final bout came in May 2015 and he was released from the organisation soon after.
UFC President Dana White paid tribute to Jimmo on Twitter.
RIP Ryan Jimmo pic.twitter.com/ZPMHGhRAGl
— danawhite (@danawhite) June 27, 2016
