Much respect to the UFC for giving thier fighters insurance!!!!!

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  1. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    http://www.headkicklegend.com/

    well what can I say? One real big up side to a Ufc monopoly(I know they dont have one yet but they are getting closer)

    What say you ESB?

    other articles: (or just use Google search your damn self!)

    http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/10052011/58/zuffa-set-offer-fighters-accident-insurance.html

    http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/5/9...insurance-policy-conference-call-live-updates

    http://www.mmalinker.com/news/view/4195/UFC-offers-fighters-health-insurance
     
    yaca you, May 9, 2011
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  2. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    my first impression is that 50K is quite low, but it's a step in the right direction.
     
    PH|LLA, May 9, 2011
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  3. rusty nails

    rusty nails Tszyu for PM!! Full Member

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    long live dana!!!
     
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  4. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    "Its interesting that the same day this is announced, the main event fighters for UFC 130 go out with injuries…and are not covered by the health plan because it does not go into effect until June 1"

    http://www.mmalinker.com/news/view/4195/UFC-offers-fighters-health-insurance

    The insurance coverage was not the reason behind Edgar vs Maynard fight being cancelled, but in the future, we might see cancellations happen more and more.

    If their is a question who this will benefit it will be the fighters and not the fans (considering it will make fighters more likely to cancel fights if they have injuries) I for one would rather see the fighters have more security- as I suspect most fans would as well.
     
    yaca you, May 9, 2011
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  5. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    "A step in the right direction" is exactly right. Hopefully benifits grow at the same rate the ufc grows.
     
    yaca you, May 9, 2011
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  6. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Insurance is great news. Now the UFC just need to ensure that every time someone fights for their brand, a percentage goes into a pension. I can't think of any major examples yet of a fighter losing all his money but its best to be prepared.
     
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  7. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Very good
     
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  8. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    so this is why fighters got injured all at the same time
     
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  9. Beekeeper

    Beekeeper Bedtime Story, Aoki Style Full Member

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    From now on, half of all scheduled UFC fights will be cancelled before the event.
     
    Beekeeper, May 10, 2011
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  10. Stoo

    Stoo Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    WHOA!! That is Barnett and Dana in the pic right?
     
    Stoo, May 10, 2011
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  11. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    yes it is stewie boy!
     
    yaca you, May 10, 2011
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  12. Stoo

    Stoo Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Thought Id double check

    Well... the times they are a changing
     
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  13. yaca you

    yaca you Someone past surprise Full Member

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    if barnett wants to make some dough he better make nice with dana.

    we all have bills to pay after all.
     
    yaca you, May 10, 2011
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  14. Ai-edy2007

    Ai-edy2007 STOCKTON 209 MOTHER****ER Full Member

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    yea ufc pays their medical bills thats ****ing awesome one of the best things about UFC.
     
    Ai-edy2007, May 11, 2011
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  15. AJAX

    AJAX war sonnen! Full Member

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    Scur will be mad about this.....moroncountry also.....
     
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