H2HK UKMMA News: UCMMA 33 Safe MMA Suspension​s

SAFE MMA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEDICAL PROJECT DEDICATED TO THE SAFETY OF MMA FIGHTERS IN THE UK

The following suspensions have been over looked by UCMMA Promoter Dave O’Donnell, UFC Referee Marc Goddard and Dr Michael Loosemore, Who are all representatives of Safe MMA and have advised the following suspensions below.

1. Jay Oliver is advised a suspension of 14 days followed by a medical review before returning to compete due to bruising to the ribs.

2. Andy Cona is advised a suspension of 30 days due to 3 broken ribs. Needs to be cleared by doctor before returning to competition.

3. Jordan Wright is advised a suspension of 30 days for concussion due to knockout and broken hand. Needs to be cleared by doctor before returning to competition.

4. Dave Lee is advised a suspension of 30 days after being knocked out. Needs to be cleared by doctor before returning to competition.

5. Spencer Hewitt is advised a suspension of 30 days due to being knocked out. Needs to be cleared by doctor before returning to competition.

6. Ben Callum is advised a suspension of at least 14 days followed by a medical review due to cuts to face. SUSPENSION MAY BE EXTENDED ON REVIEW. Needs to be cleared by a doctor to fight

ALL fighters on advised suspensions must be cleared by a Doctor before returning to competition.

About SafeMMA:

SAFE MMA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEDICAL PROJECT DEDICATED TO THE SAFETY OF MMA FIGHTERS IN THE UK

Housed at The Centre for Health and Human Performance, 76 Harley Street and run on a not-for-profit basis, SAFE MMA is headed by leading experts from the world of Sport and Exercise Medicine and Sports Science:

Dr. Michael Loosemore provides medical expertise to the Amateur Boxing Association of England and is the Chief Medical Officer for the Commonwealth Games. He has travelled extensively with national squads to the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and also the World and European Championships.

Professor Greg Whyte is the preeminent authority on Physiology and Sports Performance in the UK. Alongside Clinical Director, Dr Jack Kreindler, they specialise in optimising athletic performance for Olympic and extreme sports.

76 Harley Street attracts a host of elite, international sports names. Founding UK MMA advisors include fight promotions Cage Warriors, UCMMA and BAMMA, alongside World ranked Flyweight fighter and osteopath, Dr. Rosi Sexton and Internationally renowned referee, Marc Goddard – both of whom have been involved in the British MMA scene since its inception and both remain consistently active in the promotion of fighter wellbeing. Marc Goddard runs the only accepted MMA Referee course in the UK.