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Brother of tragic fighter Joao Carvalho to take legal action against MMA event organisers - Irish Mirror Online
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Mixed martial arts fighter Joao Carvalho dies after sustaining head injuries during fight | World | News | Express.co.uk
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Report: MMA Fighter Joao Carvalho Passes Away After Competing In Dublin Event On Saturday | Balls.ie
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The crowd cheered as Joao Carvalho walked out of the cage, nobody thought that would be the last time he'd ever fight | SportsJOE.ie
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Joao Carvalho MMA death inquest: 'Limited budget' led to event safety standards not being followed - Bloody Elbow
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Joao Carvalho dead: MMA fighter passes away after sustaining injuries in Dublin bout - Mirror Online
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Joao Carvalho dead: MMA fighter passes away after sustaining injuries in Dublin bout - Mirror Online
Tragic death of MMA fighter Joao Carvalho leaves team 'deeply saddened and dismayed' - Independent.ie
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Joao Carvalho's death was an accident, but what MMA requires will result in tragedy | Daily Mail Online
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Referee that oversaw Charlie Ward vs. Joao Carvalho insists he stopped the fight at right time | SportsJOE.ie
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