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Former UFC Fighter Gunned Down in Sydney
Police believe the shooting of former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was targeted; a related car fire is under investigation, with two crime scenes established by authorities.
- On Wednesday evening in Riverstone, New South Wales, former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was shot and killed on Annaluke Street at about 6 p.m.; NSW Ambulance paramedics treated him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Amid prior threats, Suman Mokhtarian survived a February last year shooting outside the Australian Top Team gym and later canceled a planned MMA event in April.
- Police and witnesses reported that two gunmen fired 14 shots from a red Audi before speeding away, and shortly after, Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished two car fires on Riverstone Road near Clark Street.
- Police said the attack was `brazen` and targeted, establishing multiple crime scenes while New South Wales Police Force report no arrests and probe links to car fires.
- In the wake of his death, Mokhtarian’s students and fighters poured tributes online, honoring his role as founder and head coach of Australian Top Team and his 8-2 record from 10 bouts.
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