Mixed martial artist Michael Kirkham, nicknamed “The Tree” due to his 6′9″ frame, died from brain-related injuries after debuing for an event in South Carolina. The news was carried by several different sources, including the Huffington Post:
The Aiken County coroner said Monday that 30-year-old Michael Kirkham died from bleeding inside the brain. Coroner Tim Carlton said Kirkham collapsed following Saturday night’s fight at the USC Aiken Convocation Center.
He added that Kirkham was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Center and never regained consciousness. Carlton said an autopsy will be done Tuesday.
The MMA News sends condolences and prayers for Kirkham’s family and friends. We’ll update this story as more information becomes available.