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Title: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: Thin Lizzy on November 25, 2006, 09:31:07 PM
If a guy gets hurt in a UFC fight to the point where he needs surgery, does the UFC pick up the tab?
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: Fury on November 26, 2006, 01:21:47 PM
If a guy gets hurt in a UFC fight to the point where he needs surgery, does the UFC pick up the tab?

I'm pretty sure the UFC covers the fighters medical expenses.
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: 20inch calves on November 26, 2006, 02:29:20 PM
yes they do. atleast thats one thing they do right
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: torquemada on November 26, 2006, 02:55:41 PM
Some (not all) promoters have insurance policies covering fighter injury.  I'd certainly hope Zuffa does it...
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: americanbulldog on November 26, 2006, 06:42:05 PM
I'm pretty sure the UFC covers the fighters medical expenses.

One of the selling points of the IFL is health insurance.  I know of a fighter who was hurt pretty bad and had no insurance.  He was SOL. 
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: onlyme on November 26, 2006, 07:06:59 PM
I think any fighter who gets hurt during a sanctioned event is covered by insurance.  I think that is a law.  EVen the IFBB has that. The competitor is covered even during travel to the event.  The NPC has it also.  The UFC and others are covered under the Nevada State Athletic Commission and I would think an insurance policy would have to be in place.
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: rccs on November 27, 2006, 04:28:49 AM
Every fighter should be obliged to have an insurance. My opinion! In MMA fights everything can happen, people should be prepared.
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: durbax on November 27, 2006, 10:12:31 AM
I googled it and found out nothing, some people say they are covered and some people say they aren't, same as this thread...
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: americanbulldog on November 27, 2006, 05:50:03 PM
I think any fighter who gets hurt during a sanctioned event is covered by insurance.  I think that is a law.  EVen the IFBB has that. The competitor is covered even during travel to the event.  The NPC has it also.  The UFC and others are covered under the Nevada State Athletic Commission and I would think an insurance policy would have to be in place.

Tell that to Lincoln Tyler. 
Title: Re: Fighter Medical Bills
Post by: 20inch calves on November 27, 2006, 08:53:45 PM
i personally know that rich franklins nose was paid for by the ufc or atleast a policy of theres