In Melonba, Sydney’s West, a tragic incident unfolded during an MMA sparring session, resulting in the death of Bradley Evennett, a 32-year-old man known as a ‘gentle giant.’ The incident took place at the home of Bradley Fletcher, 38, who was both a friend and mentor to Evennett. Police allege that following the sparring session, Fletcher drove Evennett’s body to Georgina Ave before crashing his car and being apprehended by authorities.
Fletcher has been charged with murder and was denied bail at Parramatta Local Court. The two men were described as longtime friends, with Fletcher taking Evennett under his wing as he ventured into the world of MMA. The tragic circumstances surrounding Evennett’s death have left his loved ones in shock, with relatives emphasizing his kind nature and the disbelief that such a fate could befall him.
Neighbors near the scene of the crime reported Fletcher had only recently moved into the neighborhood, with witnesses observing people arriving for the ill-fated sparring event. The discovery of Evennett’s body by a mother and her children in a bush at Georgina Ave prompted a swift response from authorities, with crime scene investigators combing through the area for evidence.
Surveillance footage from the street captured a black car fleeing the scene shortly before a collision involving a parked vehicle. This incident led police to identify the car as the one used to transport Evennett’s body to where it was ultimately discovered. As investigations continue, the community grapples with the tragic loss of a beloved individual, with tributes pouring in to honor Evennett’s memory as a victim of a deadly sparring session gone awry.