Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight contender Ryan Jimmo passed away yesterday (Sun., June 26, 2016) from injuries sustained during a hit-and-run incident in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The mixed martial arts (MMA) community poured out its support for Jimmo's family in their time of mourning, and now UFC has done the same with this official statement:
UFC is saddened to learn of the passing Ryan Jimmo. Jimmo, 34, fought for the organization seven times between 2012-2015, earning performance bonuses in two of those bouts. UFC sends its condolences to Jimmo's family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.