Overview

• Mokhtarian was shot while walking in the Riverstone district of Sydney at around 6 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
• A vehicle was found set ablaze near the scene as officers responded and began canvassing for CCTV and witnesses.
• The ex-fighter had survived a February attack by a gunman disguised as a delivery driver; that suspect was arrested and later released on bail.
• Authorities had previously cited credible threats, leading regulators to cancel a Sydney MMA event in April tied to concerns for Mokhtarian’s safety.
• Mokhtarian competed on The Ultimate Fighter 27, went 0–2 in the UFC, and later coached at Australian Top Team, which he co-founded.