Former UFC Fighter Suman Mokhtarian Murdered in Sydney
The mixed martial arts (MMA) world is in mourning following the murder of Suman Mokhtarian, former UFC champion and renowned coach. Mokhtarian, 33, was the victim of an attack that police suspect was intentional, which occurred in the western Sydney area. The incident took place on Wednesday around 6 p.m., while Mokhtarian was walking through Riverstone. Emergency services went to Annaluke Street, where they found Mokhtarian with gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of the paramedics, he died at the scene. Mokhtarian competed in the UFC on two occasions, in 2018 and 2019, before dedicating himself to training. He played a key role in the development of promising MMA talents at the Australian Top Team, alongside his brother Ashkan Mokhtarian. The police have established a crime scene and have initiated an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the murder.Riverstone police officers attended the scene and found a man with gunshot wounds. Although he was treated by paramedics from the New South Wales Ambulance, he died at the scene. The police established a crime scene and initiated the relevant investigations. Shortly after, emergency services were called to Riverstone Road, near Clark Street, after receiving reports of a vehicle fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the vehicle was destroyed. The police have established a second crime scene and are investigating whether both incidents are related. Jesse Swain, a Mokhtarian student, shared a touching tribute on Instagram. Jesse Swain’s Statement: “I couldn’t sleep tonight after hearing the news. Suman believed in me more than I believed in myself, I owe him everything I’ve done in MMA. Anyone who knew him personally knows how passionate and stimulating he was, and he expected the best from you. He pushed me to heights I never thought I’d reach when I started, stopped me from quitting at the end of 2024 right before I got professional opportunities and personally told me my potential in the sport. I will make sure to fulfill that potential for him.” Mokhtarian had already been the subject of an alleged assassination attempt outside the Australian Top Team gym in Wentworthville, Sydney, in February 2024.A man has died following a shooting in a public place in western Sydney today.
New South Wales Police Statement
