Mokhtarian, who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2018 and 2019, had fought twice before transitioning to a career as a coach. Although his time in the cage was brief, he was well-known in Australia’s mixed martial arts community as the head coach and co-founder of the “Australian Top Team” gym in Sydney. Under his guidance, several emerging fighters trained to compete in national and international events. His death has sent shockwaves through the MMA world, with many athletes expressing disbelief and sadness on social media.
