Old man freakshow fights...is it worth it?

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: tboned
Date: April 14, 2016 at 11:49 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/old-man-freakshow-fights-is-it-worth-it.67645/

I think the commissions need to take these a bit more seriously and put them through better pre-fight tests to ensure they can make it. Doubt that happened in Texas...would have easily caught the cardio issue if they had. If you can pass the tests, than why not let them fight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Sunfish Hero
Date: April 14, 2016 at 12:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/old-man-freakshow-fights-is-it-worth-it.67645/

tboned said:
I think the commissions need to take these a bit more seriously and put them through better pre-fight tests to ensure they can make it. Doubt that happened in Texas...would have easily caught the cardio issue if they had. If you can pass the tests, than why not let them fight.
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Well, Dada 5000's heart attack was as a result of renal failure due to severe dehydration, likely from his insane weight cut. That said, I'm sure his heart was perfectly healthy. Well, probably heavily laden with cholesterol, but strong enough to compete.
I am unsure how difficult hydration is to test and I assume medical exams happen long before the weigh-ins.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Reckin007
Date: April 14, 2016 at 12:28 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/old-man-freakshow-fights-is-it-worth-it.67645/

Kikikhan said:
It's sad. Really sad.
Most MMA fighters will probably need jobs after they retire from MMA.
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Why is that so sad? People don't make enough money in 10 years of MMA it means they weren't that good to begin with.