This was not the first time Mokhtarian’s life had been under threat. Earlier this year, in February 2024, he survived a shooting outside his own gym when a man posing as a food delivery driver opened fire. Police later classified that attack as a targeted hit, but no suspects were apprehended. In April, an MMA event in Sydney was reportedly canceled due to security concerns related to a potential attack on Mokhtarian, highlighting growing fears about his safety and possible connections to criminal networks.
