Canadian MMA fighter  Ashley Nichols has died. Nichols, a former LFA title challenger and Invicta fighter was 37. Her death was confirmed by her former coach, Jeff Harrison, and other loved on social media Wednesday. No cause of death has been publicly revealed. “I was fortunate enough to be her mentor and coach at the beginning of that journey,” Harrison wrote on Instagram. “I, along with so many others admired Ashley for being so courageous, driven and resilient.