Amateur MMA fighter dies after charity event in Alberta; investigation questions regulation and medical oversight.

A 33-year-old amateur MMA fighter died after a charity event outside Edmonton. The death is under investigation, and questions are raised about the fight's regulation and medical supervision. The incident comes weeks after a judge recommended changes to how Alberta regulates the sport following a boxer's death in 2017. The Alberta Ministry of Sport and Tourism is considering ways to enhance safety at sporting events.

November 27, 2024
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