Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian has been shot dead in an alleged targeted attack in Sydney, Australia.

According to ESPN, Mokhtarian was killed in Riverstone at around 6 pm on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene and found Mokhtarian with gunshot wounds. He unfortnately died at the scene after paramedics’ attempts at reviving him.

“A man has died in a public place shooting in Sydney’s west today,” a NSW Police statement read about Suman Mokhtarian’s death. “About 6 pm today, emergency services were called to Annaluke Street, Riverstone, following reports of a shooting. Officers attached to Riverstone Police Area Command attended and found a man suffering gunshot wounds. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.

“Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A short time later, about 6.15 pm, emergency services were called to Riverstone Road, Riverstone, near Clark Street, following reports of a car fire,” the statement continued. “Fire and Resue [SIC] NSW crews attended and extinguished the blaze, however, the vehicle was destroyed. Police have established a second crime scene and are working to establish whether the two incidents are linked.”

Previous attacks on Sumon Mokhtarian

Suman Mokhtarian was reportedly out for a walk when he was shot by someone in a red Audi. In 2024, a man attempted to kill Mokhtarian outside the Australian Top Team gym. A man dressed as a delivery driver fired multiple shots at Suman Mokhtarian but missed and was arrested, but was released on bail.

A local MMA event in April was canceled by police due to the belief that Mokhtarian was the subject of a potential gang hit at the event.

Suman Mokhtarian went 8-2 as a pro and 0-2 in the UFC. He fought in the UFC in 2018 and 2019. In his promotional debut, he was knocked out by Sodiq Yusuff and then dropped a decision to Seung Woo Choi. He competed on TUF 27.

RIP Suman Mokhtarian.