A mixed martial arts fighter who suffered a technical knockout in a match in Massachusetts has died. The match was stopped about two minutes into the third round and was ruled a TKO. The 26-year-old fighter from Sutton was hospitalized after a post-fight examination. Mixed martial arts is commonly called MMA and involves full-contact combat in a cage, with hitting, kicking and grappling while standing or down on the mat. State police, local police and the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission are investigating.
Source: ABC News August 15, 2017 19:07 UTC