Joao Carvalho sustained 41 blows to the head in contest - inquest hears

The Portuguese MMA fighter fatally injured in a Dublin contest was rushed to hospital on the floor of an ambulance.

Joao Carvalho sustained 41 blows to the head in contest - inquest hears
Thu, 08 Feb, 2018 - 18:53

By Louise Roseingrave

The Portuguese MMA fighter fatally injured in a Dublin contest was rushed to hospital on the floor of an ambulance.

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