Author Topic: Fighter Medical Bills  (Read 1590 times)

Thin Lizzy

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 18452
  • It’s all a fraud
Fighter Medical Bills
« 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?

Fury

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 21026
  • All aboard the USS Leverage
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #1 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.

20inch calves

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 4740
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2006, 02:29:20 PM »
yes they do. atleast thats one thing they do right
irongearco.com

torquemada

  • Getbig IV
  • ****
  • Posts: 1260
  • Billycarp ruled...
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #3 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...

americanbulldog

  • Getbig IV
  • ****
  • Posts: 2681
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #4 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. 

onlyme

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 19327
  • Don't Fuck With Bears
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #5 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.

rccs

  • Getbig IV
  • ****
  • Posts: 3085
  • Alma Matter!
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #6 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.
S

durbax

  • Getbig II
  • **
  • Posts: 88
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #7 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...

americanbulldog

  • Getbig IV
  • ****
  • Posts: 2681
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #8 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. 

20inch calves

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 4740
Re: Fighter Medical Bills
« Reply #9 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
irongearco.com