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Bellator Statement on The Passing of Jordan Parsons

May 4, 2016 | Posted by Larry Csonka

It was reported back on May 1st that Bellator featherweight Jordan Parsons (11-2) had been severely injured during a hit-and-run incident in Delray Beach, Florida. Parsons was critically injured and had a portion of his leg amputated after the accident. Bellator has confirmed the tragic news that the 25-year-old fighter has passed away. Here is an official statement from Bellator’s Scott Coker…

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear member of the Bellator family, Jordan Parsons. Jordan was an exceptional athlete and a rising star in the sport. 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.”