MMA community reacts to the shocking death of former UFC fighter Ryan Jimmo
Another shocking death has hit the MMA community.
UFC veteran Ryan Jimmo was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Edmonton, Canada early Sunday morning and died later that day due to injuries sustained from the incident.
Back in May, Bellator MMA fighter Jordan Parsons was also killed in a hit-and-run incident.
The MMA community reacted in various ways to the untimely death of the 34-year-old that had seven fights with the UFC.
Jimmo was a cool dude, always a pleasure talking to him & had one of the best victory dances. RIP @ryanjimmo pic.twitter.com/vtQtas10IG
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) June 27, 2016
Terrible news again. #RIP Ryan Jimmo condolences to his family.
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 27, 2016
Good God, another senseless death? Another f'n hit n run? I'm so sick of all this nonsense. You were a unique soul, my guy. #RIPJimmo
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) June 27, 2016
Rest in piece amigo 🙏🏽 @RyanJimmo
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) June 27, 2016
Wow! Sad to hear about the recent tragic passing of UFC Vet Ryan Jimmo. Terrible! My prayers out to his family during this time.
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) June 27, 2016
RIP Ryan Jimmo pic.twitter.com/ZPMHGhRAGl
— Dana White (@danawhite) June 27, 2016
If this is what happened, senseless and I hope they catch whoever is responsible. #ryanjimmo https://t.co/pJKcL0wBWQ
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 27, 2016
Jimmo was a great guy I had the opportunity to train with him a few times. Nothing but good things to say about him. May he rest in peace.
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) June 27, 2016
Rest in peace my friend and former roommate and teammate Ryan Jimmo. pic.twitter.com/cLOAXLHBk2
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) June 27, 2016
Ugh man I'm sincerely gutted my friend @RyanJimmo who i shared an @MaximumFighting title with & interviewed with many times has passed 😢😢😢😢
— Anthony Birchak (@abirchakMMA) June 27, 2016
Hope they find the cowards responsible, too much senseless death this year. #RIPRyanJimmo
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 27, 2016
So very sad to hear about the unnecessary death of Ryan Jimmo. He was a great person and will be missed. RIP Ryan
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) June 27, 2016
Jimmo!! 😔😔😔
— tim means (@MeansTim) June 27, 2016
So very sad to hear about the tragic loss of Ryan Jimmo. This has been a terrible year in MMA for loss of life. Prayers out to his family
— Sam Caplan (@SamCaplanMMA) June 27, 2016
RIP to @RyanJimmo
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) June 27, 2016
Wow this is unreal! Was such a laugh to be around him in the practice room! Another good one lost to madness! https://t.co/jOrvBhlQEY
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) June 27, 2016
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