Chinese fighter Yang Jian Bing, who holds a 5-1 mixed martial arts record, died on Friday before his scheduled fight against the Philippines' Geje Eustaquio.
In an official statement, ONE Championship's chief executive Victor Cui announced: "There is nothing more profoundly tragic and sad than when a member of the ONE Championship family, current or past, passes away.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Yang Jian Bing. We will work closely with the family and offer all the support they need in any way we can during this very difficult time. Yang passed away this afternoon."
Yang, a native of China, was hospitalized at the San Juan De Dios Hospital in Pasay City, after collapsing Thursday morning.
He passed away 12:06 p.m. the next day due to cardiopulmonary failure.
Yang was 21 years old.
According to ONE Championship, formal hospital medical reports and procedures are still being carried out.
Cui assured that Yang received the best medical care possible while ONE officials continuously updated his family directly from his hospital bedside.
Yang competed in the ONE flyweight division. His last bout for ONE was in June.
“I want to thank all sports fans around the world for their concern, thoughts and prayers. At this time, we appreciate everyone respecting the Yang family's privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother," said Cui.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
