Friday, December 26, 2008

MMA Fighter Shot Dead

Idaho -- 30-year-old MMA fighter Justin Eilers, was shot and killed Friday morning in what appears to be a domestic disturbance at an acquaintance's residence in Canyon County, according to sherdog.com.

The fighter's longtime manager said Eilers had gathered with relatives for the holidays. Allegedly, tensions escalated between Eilers and an ex-girlfriend. Eilers was then asked to leave, but was said to have refused and began throwing dishes and other objects.

The 48-year-old home owner was then said to have pulled a gun on the heavyweight fighter and shot him in the chest after a brief verbal confrontation.

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