I wrote THIS very important piece for Deadspin. The gist of it is that there are fighters competing in the New York amateur MMA scene with HIV, Hepatitis and other nasty stuff.
Since I try to go to every NY MMA event, I hope I didn't kill the thing I love. But it's a story that had to be written.
Love the quotes from Sirb, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission.
NY's MMA scene is "a mess" -- but that said, it's still better than a lot of states where pro MMA is legal...?
Ugh.
Anyway, good stuff, Jim
hackett -Love the quotes from Sirb, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission.
NY's MMA scene is "a mess" -- but that said, it's still better than a lot of states where pro MMA is legal...?
Ugh.
Anyway, good stuff, Jim
A lot was cut out of the piece, but Sirb was basically saying that there are other states that are worse.
Yeah, I got it. It's just messed up.
Hope this gets the attention it needs.
Wow, not a lot of outrage at this issue. I'm shocked.
"Some events don't even have doctors. They rely instead on paramedics, acupuncturists, or calls to 911 operators."-
Acupuncturists?!?!
Much respect for writing that article- it did need to be written.
no amount of money is worth the risk, especially the peanuts these guys are probably fighting for.
Wow that's unreal!
Great article it had to be brought to light. 
jjchgo - no amount of money is worth the risk, especially the peanuts these guys are probably fighting for.Amateur means no money
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siouxNYC - Wow, not a lot of outrage at this issue. I'm shocked.Give it time
in
this will not end well
MountainMedic -siouxNYC - Wow, not a lot of outrage at this issue. I'm shocked.Give it time
I will bump when I can. This is a big deal and you have done more for the sport by writing this than most.
Thanks man.
YHTOMIT2001 -jjchgo - no amount of money is worth the risk, especially the peanuts these guys are probably fighting for.Amateur means no money
even worse then...fuck that "for the love of the game" shit!
siouxNYC -Herpes are going around your household. Your welcumI wrote THIS very important piece for Deadspin. The gist of it is that there are fighters competing in the New York amateur MMA scene with HIV, Hepatitis and other nasty stuff.
Since I try to go to every NY MMA event, I hope I didn't kill the thing I love. But it's a story that had to be written.
TTT
I understand The privacy rules, but god damn if you know you have the HIV and you go fight anyway, someone should say something.
jjchgo - no amount of money is worth the risk, especially the peanuts these guys are probably fighting for.Fight for Free in NY. Cost us for all medicals hotels travel.... Complete bullshit. but cny battleground has ISKA ref and judges and promoter provides MD as well as ambulance ect.. Best one in my opinion. Better than most pro circuits - the$$
So. Everyone got the bad aids?
Bump for the night crew