10 tragic deaths in MMA

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MMA veteran Kimbo Slice passed away in 2016 at age 42

#5 Jordan Parsons

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Jordan Parsons (extreme right), died on May 4, his coach, Neil Melanson's (center) birthday

Jordan Parsons is one of the unheralded names in MMA. Braving humble beginnings and bullying because of his weight and his father's skin condition, Parsons became a fast rising prospect, amassing an impressive 11-2 record.

A member of the renowned Blackzilians camp, Parsons was signed to Bellator and had won 2 of his 3 fights with the promotion.

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On May 1, 2016, Parsons was crossing the road near his home in Delray Beach, Florida when a speeding Range Rover hit him and sped away. Doctors amputated half his right leg in an attempt to save him. Parsons succumbed to his injuries on May 4th. The culprit, 28-year-old Dennis Wright, was later arrested by police.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram
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