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Chicago-Area MMA Fighter Isaac Johnson, 31, Dies After Collapsing During Bout

Authorities have opened a death investigation with autopsy results pending.

Overview

  • Johnson collapsed late in a heavyweight Thai bout at the Matador Fighter Challenge at Cicero Stadium.
  • On-site medical staff treated him, and an ambulance was called at 8:38 p.m. to transport him to Loyola University Medical Center.
  • He was pronounced dead at 12:01 a.m., according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
  • Cicero police are conducting a death investigation as officials await the medical examiner's determination of manner and cause of death.
  • Event materials listed him for a heavyweight Thai fight, with the promotion's website naming Corey Newell as his scheduled opponent, according to reports.