Overview

• The Dark Matter Fighting Championship, scheduled for April 19 in Sydney, was cancelled after police flagged serious public safety risks.
• NSW Police reported receiving intelligence about a potential gangland assassination attempt targeting Suman Mokhtarian, a former UFC fighter and coach at the event.
• The NSW Combat Sports Authority refused to issue a permit for the event following the police's safety concerns.
• Mokhtarian, previously targeted in a 2024 assassination attempt outside his gym, stated he would not attend the event if it allowed it to proceed safely.
• Event promoter Andrew Delmas expressed frustration over the cancellation and is exploring options to address safety concerns and potentially reschedule.