MMA fighter, 23, killed in bout after head blows as probe launched into "negligence"

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READ MORE: Meatball Molly was paid four times as much as Paddy Pimblett for last UFC London eventAccording to local news outlets, police visited the Rapid Fitness Gym in Jnanabharathi, where the bout was held, on Friday.Police told the local press: "The spot inspection will play a vital role in proving or disproving negligence charges involving the organisers, as claimed by Nikhil's father." Suresh's father lodged a complaint with police over his son's death, accusing the organisers of negligence.Suresh had been tipped for big things in the MMA world - having finished 6th Open MMA Championship in Karnataka after featuring in the 5th MMA India Nationals in Madhya Pradesh.Suresh's coach, Vikram Nagaraj, said: “With profound sadness, I shoulder the burden of breaking the terrible news that we all dreaded."My boy Nikhil decided to hang his gloves today.

His beautiful soul left us behind after a hard-fought battle in the early hours of today in spite of the best medical attention."He will be etched eternally on our hearts and memories.

I am shattered beyond words by my loss. Today I have lost a son. We pray almighty to give us all enough strength to bear the unbearable.

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