Overview
- The crash occurred around 21:15 on Sunday on Strückerberger Straße in Ennepetal, where the car skidded in a curve and struck a house wall.
- The vehicle’s eCall system alerted emergency services, who pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
- Authorities have not determined the reason for the loss of control, and a formal investigation is underway.
- UFD GYM Düsseldorf and co-owner Ivan Dijakovic confirmed the driver was Cholo, as figures from the fight community posted public tributes.
- Cholo had featured in Oktagon’s 2022 German push, appearing in its casting show and later competing at Oktagon 33.