29-05-26
Aspiring UFC fighter Hrishikesh Koloth was killed in a bear attack on May 8 while working at a uranium exploration site in Saskatchewan, Canada.
CBC reported the death and confirmed the information with Koloth's brother, Arjun. The incident was noted as the fourth recorded fatal bear attack in Saskatchewan's recorded history.
Koloth was 27 years old, born in India, and had moved to Canada three years ago. He trained out of Skoden Martial Arts and held a 1-3 amateur MMA record, along with a 3-0 record in grappling matches listed on Tapology.
Speaking to CBC, his brother Arjun said, "That was his dream. That's why he came here," and added, "He wanted to fight in the UFC."
