Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

MMA fighter dies in professional debut

A 30-year-old mixed martial artist died Monday morning due to injuries he sustained in his first professional fight in Aiken, S.C. on Saturday.

Michael Kirkham was transported to the Aiken Regional Medical Center after he became unresponsive due to blows he took to the head. Prior to his professional debut, Kirkham had competed in six amateur fights.

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