03 Jul 2026, 01:13
Doctors disagreed over what caused the cardiac arrest of UFC fighter Mackonnell
- Paramedics disagreed over the reported “cardiac arrest” of UFC fighter McConnell in the presence of Michael Mackonnell in Winnipeg, around the time he collapsed, according to the report.
- According to NBC News and CNN, the statements about whether CPR was provided by EMS-aid differed, with the paramedics saying that it was “cardiac arrest,” while another medic Mackonnell did not report a cause of the cardiac arrest.
- McConnell’s attorney said that the paramedics’ testimony about what caused the incident was inconsistent, but that it was not clear which of the paramedics’ accounts was correct; he also noted that the cause of the cardiac arrest was not established.
Paramedics disagreed about the cause of the cardiac arrest that occurred to UFC fighter Mackonnell in Winnipeg, around the time he collapsed, according to a report. The report says that Mackonnell was transported to hospital and that the EMS team provided CPR. It also says that the cause of the cardiac arrest remained unclear.
According to NBC News, physicians reviewing CPR footage said that it appeared the “cardiac arrest” was treated with CPR, but that the cause of the cardiac arrest was not determined. CNN reported that the EMS team’s recording suggested that “CPR in progress” was ongoing; however, the report said that the reason for the incident was not specified. Forbes reported that an “emergency dispatch recording” showed that Desiree Townsend had called for help. CNN, however, reported that a dispatcher asked for information about Mackonnell’s condition and that the reason for the incident was not clear.
The report also said that in a statement, CNN quoted Mackonnell’s mother, who said that the paramedics told her that they were “working closely with staff on Senate business,” and that it was not clear why the cardiac arrest occurred. Forbes reported that the EMS team’s recording suggested that “receiving excellent care” was provided, but that it was not clear why the cardiac arrest occurred. Forbes also said that the EMS team’s recording showed that the paramedics were receiving instructions.
Forbes noted that the EMS team’s recording showed that the paramedics were told to continue CPR, but that the reason for the cardiac arrest was not established. Forbes also reported that the EMS team’s recording suggested that the paramedics were instructed to keep CPR going, but that the cause of the cardiac arrest remained unclear.
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