(Editor’s note: The original version of this story listed Aletaha as an MMA fighter instead of a kickboxer.) An amateur kickboxer has died as a result of injuries sustained in a K-1 bout over the weekend. Saeideh Aletaha , 26, died Sunday morning after collapsing in the ring following a fight at Fast and Furious Fight Series 19, which was held Saturday at Central Hall in Southampton, England. According to the BBC, Aletaha was rushed to Southampton General Hospital after sustaining head injuries during her bout and collapsed. Hampshire Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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