Former UFC star Rodrigo de Lima, 27, killed in alleged hit-and-run incident after altercation with Uber driver Rodrigo de Lima died on Sunday following an alleged hit-and-run The former UFC fighter was allegedly run down by an Uber driver De Lima was married to Nathalia Margalho and they had two childrenBy Sportsmail Reporter Published: 18:52 BST, 22 April 2019 | Updated: 18:54 BST, 22 April 2019 Viewcomments Former UFC fighter Rodrigo de Lima died on Sunday after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Brazil. The 27-year-old, nicknamed 'Monster', fought twice under the UFC banner between 2014 and 2015, losing to Neil Magny and Efrain Escudero. News of Sunday's fatal incident was reported by MMA Fighting, who claimed UFC welterweight Michel Prazeres told them that de Lima, his long-term friend, was hit from behind by an Uber driver. Rodrigo de Lima, pictured in 2014, died on Sunday following an alleged hit-and-run It is said that de Lima had been travelling in the Uber with friends when he and the driver began to argue. Following an alleged altercation, the driver is said to have driven away before returning to run de Lima over. The case is being investigated by the civil police, according to OLIBERAL.com. De Lima leaves behind wife Nathalia Margalho and their two children. De Lima was married to Nathalia Margalho and they had two children together Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility