News Fighters including Wanderlei Silva, Shane Carwin, write letters of support for UFC antitrust lawsuit settlement: ‘I desperately need these funds now'

[Cartiac]

The NFL only has health insurance for retired players for 5yrs only, the UFC will never have health care pensions for fighters. The only sport that has health insurance after you retire for the rest of your life is the MLB.

Even the US military requires 20 years of service to earn lifetime health insurance coverage eligibility. The UFC like the NFL does pay for health care expenses for injuries sustained preparing for or participating in activities related to their organization, but it is ridiculous to expect them to provide lifetime healthcare coverage for everyone that has fought in their organization.

How in the world should UFC be responsible for Cung Le's problems when he only fought there 4 times and was 39 years old the first time he did. It is pretty sick that he is the one leading this and getting the greatest benefit.

 

[azerty]

Did the same guy wrote all the letters ? The all use the same phrases " the sad reality is..." and others

 

[ryun253]

Would this lawsuit be the same as an employee that works in a smoke filled casino?

 

[TheMaster]

UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva, who spent six years with the promotion after making a name for himself in PRIDE FC in Japan, revealed that he believes he’s dealing with serious brain damage as a result of his fighting career.

With his health compromised, Silva is hoping that the financial relief provided by the lawsuit settlement will help him and his family.

“While fighting for the UFC, I suffered many significant injuries, including concussions,” Silva wrote. “I fear that during my career I have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) and am noticing symptoms common with TBI and CTE including depression, mood swings, and irritability…. I suffer from sleep apnea and have difficulty sleeping and breathing. That I can recall, I have had four surgeries on my nose, 1 on my face, 2 on my left knee, 1 on my right knee and 1 on my elbow.

“These funds would also allow me to obtain the healthcare I need and keep a roof over my head and food on my table. The sad reality is that funds years from now may be of no use to me. I can use and enjoy.”

Rampage is also liable on this one, although Silva has been KOd a few times and likewise also KTFO Rampage twice and left his ass hanging on the ropes, those follow up shots were designed to cause permanent damage.

 

[stronghulk]

Rampage is also liable on this one, although Silva has been KOd a few times and likewise also KTFO Rampage twice and left his ass hanging on the ropes, those follow up shots were designed to cause permanent damage.
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Wanderlei holding the ropes and continuing to stomp an already unconscious Yuki Kondo gives this one a pass.

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

2 decades from now we'll be hearing about this stuff again. Godspeed, Kevin Holland.

Cowboy says hi

 

[stronghulk]

Wanderlei probably has had more concussions in the gym-wars they bragged about at Chute Boxe. But everything is UFCs fault.