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An Edmonton man charged with murder for allegedly running over and killing former mixed martial artist Ryan Jimmo in a parking lot was granted bail Friday.

Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Michelle Crighton ordered that Anthony Getschel, 23, be released on a $1,000 no-cash recognizance with conditions that he report to a bail supervisor within 48 hours and he have no contact with witnesses in the case.

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As well, Crighton ordered that Getschel refrain from drinking alcohol and going to bars, and prohibited him from driving.

There is a ban on publication of the evidence heard during the bail review as well as the reasons for the judge’s decision.

Getschel is charged with second-degree murder, criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving a death.

A second man, Jordan Wagner, 21, is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.