Tag: Medical

UFC 146 Medical Suspensions: Several Fighters Facing Potential 6-Month Layoffs

Many feared the worst for UFC 146. They saw an all-heavyweight main card as an accident waiting to happen. The image of the UFC’s big boys sloppily swaying their way into the latter rounds of a fight brought tremors of fear to those who plunked d…

Many feared the worst for UFC 146. They saw an all-heavyweight main card as an accident waiting to happen. The image of the UFC’s big boys sloppily swaying their way into the latter rounds of a fight brought tremors of fear to those who plunked down the cash to buy the pay-per-view. Those fears went […]

CSAC Approves Amendment of Medical Exemption for Usage of Marijuana and TRT

According to SportsIlustrated.com, the California State Athletic Commission has approved the amendment of Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Marijuana for therapeutic use. This now allows fighters to have a medical exemption for either TRT or marijua…

According to SportsIlustrated.com, the California State Athletic Commission has approved the amendment of Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Marijuana for therapeutic use. This now allows fighters to have a medical exemption for either TRT or marijuana, which were at one time considered banned substances by the state. The amendment was passed earlier this week and will […]

No Medical Clearance Forces Gina Carano out of June 18 Strikeforce Card

It looks like fans will have to wait a while longer for Gina Carano‘s MMA return. At a media conference call on Tuesday, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated that Carano wasn’t able to get medical clearance from her doctor in time for the fig…

It looks like fans will have to wait a while longer for Gina Carano‘s MMA return. At a media conference call on Tuesday, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated that Carano wasn’t able to get medical clearance from her doctor in time for the fight. The proposed “Face of Women’s MMA” was expected to face Sarah […]

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No Medical Clearance Forces Gina Carano out of June 18 Strikeforce Card

Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley: Medical Suspensions Released for Nine Fighters

In what could only best be described as an absolute slugfest of a first round, Nick Diaz made his third title defense in six months knocking out Paul Daley. Well, that one round had it’s consequences and both fighters have been medically suspende…

In what could only best be described as an absolute slugfest of a first round, Nick Diaz made his third title defense in six months knocking out Paul Daley. Well, that one round had it’s consequences and both fighters have been medically suspended for the time being. The welterweight champion, Diaz, gets the worst of […]

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Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley: Medical Suspensions Released for Nine Fighters

UFC Fight Night 24: Fighter Salaries and Medical Suspensions for the Event

UFC Fight Night 24 took place on Saturday, March 26th at Seattle, Washington’s KeyArena. The Washington State Department of Licensing released the fighter’s salaries on Monday, March 28th.   UFC Fight Night 24: Main Card Salaries Phil …

UFC Fight Night 24 took place on Saturday, March 26th at Seattle, Washington’s KeyArena. The Washington State Department of Licensing released the fighter’s salaries on Monday, March 28th.   UFC Fight Night 24: Main Card Salaries Phil Davis: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) defeated Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: $90,000 Anthony Johnson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) […]

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UFC Fight Night 24: Fighter Salaries and Medical Suspensions for the Event

UFC 126: Medical Suspensions from Anderson Silva/Vitor Belfort Card Released

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) released the medical suspensions today from UFC 126, which took place on Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. MMAJunkie.com received the list of suspensions from the NSAC.  Ten o…

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) released the medical suspensions today from UFC 126, which took place on Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. MMAJunkie.com received the list of suspensions from the NSAC.  Ten of the 22 fighters who competed on the card face suspensions: Vitor Belfort: Suspended until March 23, no […]

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UFC 126: Medical Suspensions from Anderson Silva/Vitor Belfort Card Released