Inquest finds MMA fighter Joao Carvalho died following blunt force trauma to head

A Portuguese mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter died due to blunt force trauma to the head following a fight in Dublin, an inquest heard. Joao Carvalho (28) developed an acute subdural haemorrhage due to blunt force trauma to the head, a post mortem examination revealed.

Mr Carvalho died at Beaumont Hospital on April 11 last after he was knocked out in the third round of a Total Extreme Fighting contest at the National Boxing Stadium.

The welterweight fighter became unwell following a fight against Irish UFC fighter Charlie Ward on April 9. He was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced dead two days later.