Competitor dies following injury at suburban MMA fight

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Nov. 22, 2025, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 22, 2025, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/competitor-dies-following-injury-at-suburban-mma-fight/3854724/

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A mixed martial arts fighter died after sustaining an injury during a competition in Cicero, a town spokesperson confirmed. Isaac Johnson, 31, of Chicago, was injured on Friday night during the Matador Fighter Challenge at Cicero Stadium. The town spokesperson said an ambulance was called at 8:38 p...