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 fighter and renowned coach. Australian police believe it was a targeted attack, which occurred in western Sydney. Mokhtarian, 33, was found with gunshot wounds on Annaluke Street, Riverstone, around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene. Mokhtarian competed in the UFC in 2018 and 2019, before dedicating himself to coaching. He played a crucial 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 shooting.Shortly after the incident, emergency services were alerted to a vehicle fire on Riverstone Road, near Clark Street. Police are investigating whether both incidents are related. Jesse Swain, a Mokhtarian student, shared a touching tribute on Instagram.The post says: “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 invigorating he was and expected the best from you. He pushed me to heights I never thought I’d reach at first, stopped me from quitting at the end of 2024 right before he got me professional opportunities and personally told me my potential in the game. I will make sure to fulfill that potential for him.” Mokhtarian had previously been the subject of an alleged assassination attempt outside the Australian Top Team gym in Wentworthville, Sydney, in February 2024.A man has died in a shooting in a public place in western Sydney today
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