A 30-year-old British man collapsed and only died a few moments after participating in his very first Muay Thai Kickboxing match in Thailand.
The fight, performed in the Samui International Muay Thai Stadium, in Koh Samui, the province of Surant Thani, took place on Friday evening at 9.30 p.m.
During the third round, the referee stopped the fight after the British man was reportedly kicked by his opponent in the right side of his rib cage, according to local media outlet Khaosod English.
At the end of the game, the man was able to leave the ring and removed his gloves, but she fell unwell as he unpacked his hand tires.
He experienced muscle tension while his breathing worked and his eyes rolled, according to witnesses.
The man remained conscious, but only a few moments later he collapsed, reportedly stopped with his heart.
His trainer is said to have given him resuscitation until the emergency services have arrived and brought him to the Thai International Hospital, slightly less than two miles away from the location.
Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced tragically at 11 p.m.
A police officer from the Boh Phut police station inspects the body of a 30-year-old British man who died only a few moments after participating in his very first Muay Thai kickboxing match in Thailand
The police are now investigating death, which took place on Friday evening in Koh Samui, Surant Thani Province
The man participated on Friday evening in his first game in the Samui International Muay Thai Stadium when he collapsed
It is said that an autopsy was performed in the Koh Samui hospital, while the local Thai police are investigating.
Known as 'The Art of Eight Limbs' Muay Thai includes the use of the arms, shins, fists and feet to overcome opponents.
Invented in Thailand, the sport became popular on a large scale after he was admitted to military training by King Naresuan in 1560.
Tires made from knotted rope were once used to protect the knuckles and damage the opponent, but after several dead they were exchanged for quilted gloves in the 1990s.
The controversial competitions, which are performed in the Asian nation, are hugely popular and attract crowds of thousands when they are performed.
However, the sport is also notoriously dangerous and has previously resulted in fatalities.
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Known as 'The art of eight limbs' Muay Thai includes the use of the arms, shins, fists and feet to overcome opponents
The controversial competitions, which are performed in the Asian nation, are hugely popular and attract crowds of thousands when they are performed – but the sport is notorious dangerous
