Tragic news from the world of MMA. According to TMZ.com MMA fighter Jordan Parsons passed away on Wednesday from injuries sustained when he was struck by a Range Rover in a hit and run incident in Florida.
Bellator MMA President Scott Coker issued the following statement:
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear member of the Bellator family, Jordan Parsons,” Bellator President Scott Coker said in a statement. “Jordan was an exceptional athlete and a rising star in the sport. But more importantly, he was an exceptional young man. Jordan was hard-working, dedicated, intelligent, and a pleasure to be around. He represented all the reasons we love this sport. It is a terribly tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and teammates.
Parsons was reportedly wearing headphones at the time of the incident and was unable to hear the car coming towards him. The driver of the vehicle has yet to be located.