Isaac Johnson Unexpectedly Died After an MMA Fight — What Exactly Happened?

Combat sports always have the potential to become extremely dangerous, especially those that resemble the UFC. The close contact between athletes can lead to injuries, with some accidents turning out to be fatal. The case of Isaac Johnson shook the entire mixed martial arts world.

What happened to Isaac? Here's what we know about the news story that made the mixed martial arts community pay attention to the Matador Fighter Challenge. Isaac's closest friends and family continue to grieve the loss of the talented artist, as the police attempt to understand what actually happened to him.

A report from The Athletic states that Isaac died after a fight featured on the Matador Fighting Challenge. The incident took place during the final moments of the third round of the encounter, when the artist collapsed to the ground.

Injuries can happen at any time during mixed martial arts events. Paramedics attempted to help Isaac, removing him from the arena immediately. However, the intention was to keep the fighter's condition stable. No one expected Isaac to die.

The public doesn't know what actually happened to the mixed martial artist. The Cicero Police Department has not provided an official cause of death for Isaac. The mystery haunts both the members of the audience who saw the Matador Challenge in person and those who saw it online.

There are protocols in place for when a mixed martial artist collapses. An ambulance was called for Isaac at 8:38 p.m. CT.

In the best-case scenario, the ambulance is there to transport fighters to a hospital, where they can be assisted in no time. Isaac was brought to a medical facility, but he was pronounced dead by the doctors who treated him.

The entire mixed martial arts industry can't revolve around the UFC. Some communities develop their own promotions, such as Joe Goytia's enterprise. The promoter was in charge of the event after which Isaac lost his life.

Joe explained to The Athletic: "In the back of your mind, you know this is a tough sport, you know injuries do happen in sports. But you never think this would happen. I know all the protocols were followed correctly, but in this case, it didn’t work.”

Even fighters such as Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva are always at risk of one wrong move bringing fatal consequences. Isaac's death served as a reminder of how dangerous mixed martial arts are, regardless of the level of competition dealt with.

Isaac will be remembered by those who knew him well. Besides his love for mixed martial arts, Isaac spent his time as a DJ and a creative entrepreneur, per his Instagram.

Isaac remains a valued member of his community. Those left with access to his Instagram account posted a touching tribute to the creative, highlighting how he enjoyed taking on challenges across different disciplines.