FATAL SHOT

UFC Fighter Fatally Shot 18 Months After First Attack

Australian fighter Suman Mokhtarian had previously cancelled an MMA event following an attempted attack.

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian has died after he was reportedly shot during a walk in Sydney according to authorities. He was 33. According to The Daily Telegraph, Mokhtarian was shot in the upper torso around 6pm local time Wednesday night. Paramedics attempted to revive him, but were unsuccessful. “We believe he may have been out for a walk, but we’re yet to confirm that,” said Riverstone Police area commander Jason Joyce. “You’d want to think that in a residential area like that, people could wander the streets at that time of night and be safe, but we do believe it’s a targeted attack.” Around the same time, emergency services received reports of a red Audi set ablaze, which authorities say matched the description of the alleged shooter’s car. Investigation is underway to see if the incidents are related. The Daily Beast has contacted the New South Wales Police for comment. In February 2024, the Australian fighter had survived an attack after he was shot by a man dressed as a delivery driver outside his Australian Top Team fighting gym. While the alleged gunman was arrested and charged with attempted murder, he was released on bail. Citing safety concerns, Mokhtarian canceled an MMA event.