An MMA fighter tragically lost his life after being punched in the head during a championship kickboxing bout.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the tragic death of 23-year-old MMA fighter Nikhil Suresh following a brutal knockout suffered at an event in India.
First reported by The Sun, Suresh can be seen taking a brutal overhand right that sent the fighter falling to the canvas.
The ref called the bout off as spectators rushed to the ring to help the fallen fighter. Suresh was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Nikhil Suresh’s father lodged a complaint with local police citing negligence by the organizers of the event.
“The spot inspection will play a vital role in proving or disproving negligence charges involving the organizers, as claimed by Nikhil’s father,” said a police source.
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Suresh, who started kickboxing two years ago, was taking part in a state-level K-1 kickboxing championship organized by the K-1 Kickboxing Association of Karnataka in India.
