<p>A 32-year-old Indian-origin bodybuilder in Singapore died of cardiac arrest, an hour after he stepped into the ring for a "celebrity" bout of Thai kick- boxing, local media reported.<br /><br />Pradip Subramanian took on YouTube personality Steven Lim, 42, in his first-ever Muay Thai match at Marina Bay Sands for the inaugural event of the Asian Fighting Championship last evening, The Straits Times reported today.<br /><br />Subramanian, president of the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) Singapore, had replaced singer Sylvester Sim, who pulled out of the match citing insurance issues.<br /><br />Both Lim and Sim were contestants in the first "Singapore Idol" series in 2004.<br />The match was called off in five minutes after the referee noticed Subramanian's nose bleeding and declared Lim, 41, the winner by technical knockout.<br /><br />Subramanian took a few blows on his head but was still standing after the match ended. Later he appeared to be losing consciousness while in a corner, and had to be helped out of the ring and taken to hospital.<br /><br />A preliminary report released today by the Singapore General Hospital found Subramanian suffered a cardiac arrest which led to his death after the kick-boxing match.<br />According to AFC Holding Singapore, SGH's preliminary report said Subramanian "suffered a cardiac arrest respiratory failure episode which led to his passing".<br /><br />It added that the final medical report will be released in 30 to 60 days.<br />Lim paid tribute to Subramanian on Facebook, saying: "Rest in Peace, my really truly respected fearless warrior and fighter."<br /><br />Event organisers Axseed Events and Muse Fitness Club, Singapore expressed sadness.<br />In a statement, they affirmed "our support to Subramanian's family, friends and associates".<br /><br />The incident left netizens shocked who questioned the organisers' decision to include Subramanian at the last moment after Sim withdrew from the match.<br /><br />Police have said they are investigating Subramanian's death, according to a Channel News Asia report today.</p>
<p>A 32-year-old Indian-origin bodybuilder in Singapore died of cardiac arrest, an hour after he stepped into the ring for a "celebrity" bout of Thai kick- boxing, local media reported.<br /><br />Pradip Subramanian took on YouTube personality Steven Lim, 42, in his first-ever Muay Thai match at Marina Bay Sands for the inaugural event of the Asian Fighting Championship last evening, The Straits Times reported today.<br /><br />Subramanian, president of the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation (WBPF) Singapore, had replaced singer Sylvester Sim, who pulled out of the match citing insurance issues.<br /><br />Both Lim and Sim were contestants in the first "Singapore Idol" series in 2004.<br />The match was called off in five minutes after the referee noticed Subramanian's nose bleeding and declared Lim, 41, the winner by technical knockout.<br /><br />Subramanian took a few blows on his head but was still standing after the match ended. Later he appeared to be losing consciousness while in a corner, and had to be helped out of the ring and taken to hospital.<br /><br />A preliminary report released today by the Singapore General Hospital found Subramanian suffered a cardiac arrest which led to his death after the kick-boxing match.<br />According to AFC Holding Singapore, SGH's preliminary report said Subramanian "suffered a cardiac arrest respiratory failure episode which led to his passing".<br /><br />It added that the final medical report will be released in 30 to 60 days.<br />Lim paid tribute to Subramanian on Facebook, saying: "Rest in Peace, my really truly respected fearless warrior and fighter."<br /><br />Event organisers Axseed Events and Muse Fitness Club, Singapore expressed sadness.<br />In a statement, they affirmed "our support to Subramanian's family, friends and associates".<br /><br />The incident left netizens shocked who questioned the organisers' decision to include Subramanian at the last moment after Sim withdrew from the match.<br /><br />Police have said they are investigating Subramanian's death, according to a Channel News Asia report today.</p>