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30-year old Michael Kirkham dies in South Carolina MMA fight
By Zach Arnold | June 28, 2010
Michael Kirkham had six amateur fights under his belt before making his pro debut in South Carolina, a state that only recently approved legislation to regulate MMA events.
Beau Dure (USA Today): Second mand dies in U.S. from injuries sustained in a MMA fight
Boxing writer Jay Heater in the Idaho State Journal says that athletic commissions need to improve regulation standards for amateur MMA fights. His article is not a bash-MMA piece but rather a legitimate look at what is going on with the various athletic commissions across the country.
Video of Michael Kirkham fighting in the past
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