Rising MMA star Jordan Parsons dies following hit-and-run accident
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Up and coming MMA prospect Jordan Parsons died on Wednesday just days after he was struck in a hit-and-run accident this past Sunday in Florida.
He was 25 years old.
Parsons was hospitalized after he was hit by a vehicle at around 12:30am while he was crossing a street in Delray Beach, Florida.
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Police have been looking for a suspect driving a silver Range Rover involved in the hit-and-run accident.
In the immediate aftermath of the accident, Parsons had his leg partially amputated as well as a splenectomy after he was rushed to the hospital to deal with his injuries.
Jordan competed under the Bellator Fighting Championships banner most recently while compiling an 11-2 record overall during his career.
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Parsons trained out of the Blackzilians fight camp in Florida where he worked alongside several notable fighters including Rashad Evans and Anthony Johnson.
"Jordan was an exceptional athlete and a rising star in the sport," Bellator president Scott Coker said about Parsons. "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."
Several fighters have sent out messages of support in the wake of Parsons' passing.
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Police are still looking for information regarding the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run accident that took Parsons' life and any information should be forwarded to authorities at the Delray Police Department at 561-243-7810.