A Amateur MMA Fighter From Australia he died almost two weeks after being hospitalized immediately after a fight after without knowing it suffered a rare and potentially deadly muscle condition triggered by intense training, according to the family.
Jake Sendler, 21, died tragically on March 13, only 11 days after being hospitalized with what would later be diagnosed as rhabdomyolysis.
Jake Sendler, 21, died on March 13, only 11 days after being hospitalized after a fight. (GOFUNDME)
His mother, Sharon Sendler, He told News.com.au that his son suffered muscle pain and discoloration in his urine in the period prior to his amateur fight on March 2. He did not think about that since he was training for the next fight and simply thought he was dehydrated.
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“He sold 60 tickets to family and friends to come see him,” Sharone told The Outlet.
Sendler was medically authorized to compete in the three round fight, according to the report. The complete fight lasted, but it had to be helped outside the ring and finally it was called an ambulance to take it to a hospital.
Sharone said his son underwent several surgeries, but the damage of the Rare disease It was too big.
“When we entered the UCI, the doctor said that when they opened it again (in another emergency surgery) there was too much fabric that had died and there was so much damage that they could not do anything else,” he said.
Hex, the organizer of Sendler’s final fight, issued a statement on social networks saying that his “dedication, talent and spirit will be lost a lot.” (GOFUNDME)
“I said: ‘Okay, baby, you can rest now, you struggled very hard’ and kissed him on the forehead and he died. It was the worst moment of my life.”
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The organizer of the Final Fight of Sendler issued a statement on social networks after his death.
“Road to Hex is deeply saddened by the death of the fighter of amateur MMA Jake Sendler. His dedication, talent and spirit will be surprised.
“We extend our sincere condolences to your family, friends and all in Mat Masters Academy.”
According to him Cleveland Clinic, Rabdomiólysis is a rare and potentially deadly condition that makes muscles decompose, which leads to muscle death. This causes muscle fiber toxins to be released in circulation, even in the kidneys, which can cause kidney damage.
According to the clinic, the condition can be caused by a series of factors, which include “overexertion, trauma, medications or a underlying health condition.”
According to reports, Sendler was medically authorized to compete in the fight of three rounds on March 2. (GOFUNDME)
A GOFUNDME campaign was established in Sendler’s memory to raise awareness about the rare condition and help support family funeral costs.
“While preparing for an upcoming fight, Jake, without knowing it, overcame the symptoms that worsened. He continued training, working and training, without realizing that his body was going out. Sunishingly, even when his organs were failing, Jake entered the ring one last time and was bravely, demonstrating an incredible determination and strength,” the campaign said.
“Immediately after, his condition deteriorated quickly, which led to emergency hospitalization and multiple failure, the most severe case in Rhabdo that his doctors had found.”
In September, 12 members of the TUFTS male lacrosse team They were diagnosed with the same condition after training led by a graduate who had recently completed Navy Seal’s training.
