According to various reports, then finally confirmed by a party close to Ryan Jimmo‘s family, the 34-year-old former UFC fighter was killed in a hit-and-run incident that’s being treated as a homicide. According to Edmonton-based CBC News, Jimmo approached a car early Sunday morning, then was struck as he returned to his vehicle.
“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 suspects’ vehicle, a dark-colored pickup truck police say was occupied by two Caucasian males, then fled … and nearly hit a red car.”
CBC did not name the victim in their report, but MMA Junkie was able to confirm that the victim was indeed Ryan Jimmo. Various reports have appeared on MMA sites from people close to him, and Jimmo’s mother has confirmed this awful news on Facebook.
Jimmo was a 7-fight UFC veteran and was outspoken about the UFC’s current Reebok deal. He also is tied for the second-fastest knockout in UFC history at 7-seconds over Anthony Perosh at UFC 149. A feat he accomplished in his UFC debut.
Jimmo was liked by all who came across him, and was a consummate professional in and out of the ring. He will be missed.
(Via MMA Junkie/CBC News)
