MMA fighter dies after KO, investigation launched
An investigation has been launched into the death of a young MMA fighter from America who was rushed to hospital after being knocked out.
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz is looking into the cause and manner surrounding the death of Rondel Clark on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old was pronounced dead following Saturday's Cage Titans XXXV showcase, a match which was stopped nearly two minutes into the third round after Clark was knocked out.
Clark was wheeled out on a stretcher, taken to a local hospital then transferred to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, where he died Tuesday morning, according to reports.
Tributes for the young fighter quickly circulated on social media, following news of the tragedy.
Our deepest condolences go to the family of Rondel Clark who passed away this morning after complications post fight at #CageTitansXXXV pic.twitter.com/Ry2cXOSqOj
— Combat Sports Nation (@cmbtsprtsnation) August 15, 2017
Rest in peace Rondel Clark. Ssd day #MMA community. Unfortunately after being knocked out at cage titans show he passed away in hospital.
— DQd for soccer kicks (@SteveCarmenMMA) August 15, 2017
Going to miss you bro! Sending many thoughts and prayers to your family #RIP #RondelClarkhttps://t.co/e7WMdfNXbL
— Nick C. (@NickC098) August 15, 2017
"The New England MMA community lost one of our own on Tuesday morning; Rondel Da'twaun Clark passing away at Beth Israel Hospital due to complications following his amateur bout on Saturday night," Cage Titans wrote on its Facebook page.
"Rondel was a cherished soul throughout his athletic career, known for his utter tenacity on the grid iron, grappling mats, and inside the MMA cage.
"We at Cage Titans extend our deepest condolences to the Clark family, who request no outside communications at this time."