MMA Fighter Dies After Fight Streamed Online

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By Rochelle Dean

Story Created: Aug 12, 2012 at 5:27 PM EDT

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2012 at 7:33 AM EDT

(WOLO) CHARLESTON, S.C.--

Authorities say 30 year old Tyrone Mims of Augusta Georgia collapsed after his mixed martial arts fight Saturday night.

Mims was taking part in the "Fight Night at Point 6" held at the Omar Shrine Temple at Patriots Point which was being streamed live over the internet.

Mims was rushed to The Medical University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.


Information from: The Associated Press

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