Coker: Silva will need medical clearance before he fights again

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Mixed martial arts veteran Wanderlei Silva recently admitted having concussion-related symptoms. “The Axe Murderer” came to realize it all during a lecture he attended where he checked out eight out of ten of the symptoms, which included sleeping troubles, forgetfulness, and mood swings.

The 42-year-old Silva has been signed with Bellator since 2017, and as mandated by company CEO Scott Coker, the former PRIDE champion will need to get himself medically cleared before he steps into the cage again.

“Our objective is fighter safety first,” Coker told MMAFighting.com’s Danny Segura during the Bellator 215 and 216 media day. “And we’re not gonna put him in a…


Coker: Wanderlei Silva will need medical clearance before he fights again
 

Hwoarang

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Uhh,... Doesn't every fighter need to get medically cleared before each of their fights?
 

Sheepdog

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It's a true testament to Dana's extraordinary cuntishness that Coker seems like a decent guy in comparison, even when doing disgraceful shit like this.
 

NHBStriker

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It's a true testament to Dana's extraordinary cuntishness that Coker seems like a decent guy in comparison, even when doing disgraceful shit like this.
You mean like his even considering the notion that Silva should be allowed back in there? If so, I agree with you.