Ryan Jimmo
Ryan Jimmo[2] (November 27, 1981 – June 26, 2016) was a Canadian mixed martial artist. He competed in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | November 27, 1981 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | June 26, 2016 (aged 34) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Years active | 2007–2016 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Sport | |
| Weight class | Light heavyweight |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Chitō-ryū Karate[1] |
| Team | Power MMA Team |
He mostly fought in Canada. He competed on the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter. He was the former MFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Jimmo died, aged 34, at a hospital in Edmonton, Alberta on June 26, 2016 after being run-over by a truck because he was involved in a fight with the truck driver.[3]
References
- ↑ "Ryan Jimmo - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Jimmo". mmajunkie.com. July 29, 2016.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (2016-06-26). "Seven-time UFC vet Ryan Jimmo dead at 34 after being struck in hit and run". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
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