MMA fighter dies before bout

A Chinese fighter has died after collapsing ahead of his bout at the ONE Championship mixed martial arts event in the Philippines.

Yang Jian Bing, 21, was pronounced dead in Pasay on Friday, a day after he was rushed to hospital due to severe dehydration from attempting to make weight, according to tournament organisers.

ONE Championship said Yang had died "due to cardiopulmonary failure".

"There is nothing more profoundly tragic and sad than when a member of the ONE Championship family, current or past, passes away," CEO Victor Cui said in a statement.

There was a moment of silence held at the event on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.