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MMA Fighter Joao Carvalho Dies After TKO Loss in Dublin, Promotion Issues Statement
Portuguese welterweight Joao Carvalho tragically passed away on Monday night at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, after a TKO loss to Charlie Ward at the Total Extreme Fighting (TEF) Championship at the National Boxing Stadium on Saturday.
Following the fight, Carvalho was alert and able to walk on his own. His condition quickly turned dire and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He underwent brain surgery and was listed in critical condition. Monday evening, he passed away. Carvalho was 28.
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“The TEF Team are deeply saddened by the news of João Carvalho’s death. Last night 11th of April, mixed martial artist João Carvalho passed away after 2 days of the best medical care and treatment in Beaumont Hospital following his three round TKO stoppage defeat on Saturday 9th April at the National Stadium in Dublin,” read a statement from TEF.
“Following the referee stoppage João, who was representing Portuguese club Team Nobrega, was assessed by doctors and medical staff at the onsite medical office as per normal procedure. It was determined that he should be sent to hospital. In hospital he received emergency treatment and transferred to ICU later that evening. Formal hospital medical reports and procedures are still being carried out. João was 28 years of age.”
Cesar Silva, CEO of TEF said, “We extend our most sincere condolences to the family of João Carvalho’s and his teammates in Team Nobrega. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. We’d also like to thank all sports fans for their concern and support. We will give whatever support we can to Joao’s family.
“We have been in contact with his family and they have requested that we all understand their need for privacy at this difficult time.”
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation indicated that it was looking into the circumstances surrounding Carvalho's death.
“We are in the process of gathering information with the support of the Irish Amateur Pankration Association and await the outcome of official medical reports,” said IMMAF President Kerrith Brown. “In the meantime, we cannot comment further on this isolated and very sad incident, other than to say that we offer our support.”
(Photo courtesy of IMMAF)
