There is terribly sad news this evening about one of MMA’s up-and-coming fighters.
It has been confirmed that despite intense medical intervention over the last number of days, Jordan Parsons has died.
The news was confirmed in statement by Bellator president Scott Coker this evening
Here's a statement from Scott Coker regarding the news Jordan Parsons has passed away. pic.twitter.com/o3pNPoQxLV
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) May 4, 2016
The 25-year-old featherweight was in a coma after being involved in a hit-and-run incident on Sunday evening.
It’s believed he was walking home when he was hit by a motor vehicle in Delray Beach, Florida. Doctors amputated the bottom half of Parsons right leg earlier this week in an attempt to save his life.
Please RT. A car similar to this one hit Jordan. If you see one with damage to left side contact @DelrayBeachPD pic.twitter.com/EULNCYPZLg
— jordan parsons (@PrettyBoyMMA_JP) May 3, 2016
Parsons (11-2, 2-1 Bellator) had been competing under the Bellator MMA banner for his last three fights, finishing his first two opponents before losing via split decision to Bubba Jenkins in November.
There have been several tributes paid to the fighter tonight.
https://twitter.com/RyanLoco/status/727934056868909056
Bellator statement says Jordan Parsons has died after the hit-and-run accident. He was 25. Prayers, thoughts, whatever you do, do it now.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) May 4, 2016
So sad to hear about Jordan Parsons. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
— Duane Finley (@DuaneFinleyMMA) May 4, 2016
RIP Jordan Parsons 🙏🏾 We'll continue to #DreamBig for you 🙏🏾 #blackzilians pic.twitter.com/OJxtKinTMo
— Blackzilians (@blackzilians) May 4, 2016
The police investigation is ongoing.
Jordan Parsons, 25, MMA fighter and hit-and-run crash victim, was pronounced dead today at @DelrayMedCenter DBPD investigation is ongoing.
— Delray Beach Police (@DelrayBeachPD) May 4, 2016
