MMA community reacts to Jimmo death on social media
The MMA community was stunned by the news of Ryan Jimmo's death in a hit-and-run early Sunday.
In his eight-year MMA career, the Canadian light heavyweight crossed paths with fighters from all over the world, many of whom mourned his passing and shared memories of him via social media.
Jimmo was a cool dude, always a pleasure talking to him & had one of the best victory dances. RIP @ryanjimmo pic.twitter.com/vtQtas10IG
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) June 27, 2016
Just heard that Ryan Jimmo has passed due to a car accident. So saddened to hear this.
— michael (@bisping) June 27, 2016
Terrible news again. #RIP Ryan Jimmo condolences to his family.
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 27, 2016
.@RyanJimmo KO'd me in my @UFC debut. But we knew and supported eachother long before that. RIP to a man who was much more than a fighter.
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) June 27, 2016
So senseless and so sad. I will always remember jimmo busting out the robot in between sparring rds https://t.co/GCcwedJNb0
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) June 27, 2016
Wow! Sad to hear about the recent tragic passing of UFC Vet Ryan Jimmo. Terrible! My prayers out to his family during this time.
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) June 27, 2016
Good God, another senseless death? Another f'n hit n run? I'm so sick of all this nonsense. You were a unique soul, my guy. #RIPJimmo
— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) June 27, 2016
RIP Ryan jimmo I can't believe this. Descanse em paz companheiro difícil de acreditar https://t.co/HdPqxhl6vo
— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) June 27, 2016
I've shared some incredible moments with you my friend. Rest in Peace Ryan. @RyanJimmo pic.twitter.com/bWqtDw4Tnk
— Luke Harris (@HayabusaHarris) June 27, 2016
So sad.... My condolences and prayers go to his family and loved ones... rest In Paradise @RyanJimmo #RIP pic.twitter.com/At5QLRKflh
— King Mo (@KingMoFH) June 27, 2016