Fatal MMA Fight in Alberta Raises Safety Concerns Over Event Organizer

The death of amateur fighter Trokon Dousuah during a charity match links Ultra MMA to prior safety criticisms in the U.K., prompting investigations and calls for regulation.

• Amateur MMA fighter Trokon Dousuah, 33, died after a charity match on November 25 at Enoch Cree Nation, Alberta, organized by Ultra MMA.
• Ultra MMA is linked to Ultra Events Ltd., a U.K.-based company previously criticized for safety lapses following the 2022 death of novice boxer Dominic Chapman during a charity event.
• The Canadian RCMP is investigating Dousuah’s death, while his family alleges inadequate safety measures and calls for a halt to future matches by the organizer.
• Alberta lacks a provincial regulatory body for combative sports, relying instead on local commissions, a system criticized as insufficient by safety experts.
• Ultra Events Ltd. claims no direct involvement in Canadian operations but faces scrutiny over its safety practices, with planned changes following the U.K. coroner’s report.

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