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UFC veteran Ryan Jimmo killed after a hit and run attack — news and updates

Ryan Jimmo aka ‘The Big Deal’ held a 19-5 pro MMA record. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, but was primarily based in Edmonton, Alberta.

After beating Marvin Eastman, Emanuel Newton, Zak Cummings, and Reameau Thierry Sokoudjou in the Western Canada based promotion Maximum Fighting Championships, Jimmo joined the UFC in 2012.

His debut UFC fight was against Anthony Perosh, who he beat by KO in seven seconds. After beating Perosh Jimmo fought six more times in the UFC, defeating Igor Pokrajec and Sean O’Connell. He last fought at UFC Fight Night 67 in 2015.