Fighters Waiting 3 Hours Plus To Get Medical Attention After Strikeforce: "Miami"?

by Kelvin Hunt on Feb 1, 2010 5:00 PM EST in News Comment 6 comments

That's the word according to Matt Hughes who was in Robbie Lawler's corner as he fought Melvin Manhoef: Below is Hughes speaking to Steve Cofield about the situation as well as Lawler's performance against Manhoef:

Cofield goes to to verify that some fighters did have to wait 3 plus hours for medical attention. Cofield spoke with Ken Pavia(Jay Hieron's manager) and they confirmed the news. However, all the blame can't be placed on Strikeforce as the athletic commission is Florida has a part in this role as well from my understanding. It was reported that they only had two doctors on hand for the event. I know Lawler is his own man and Hughes doens't speak for him that I know of. However, Hughes openly criticizing Strikeforce openly for the second time could influence his decision about who he'll sign with next. Could we see Robbie Lawler going back to the UFC?

HT: Cagewriter

SBN coverage of Strikeforce: Miami

0 recs | Comment 6 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

He openly criticized them openly again huh?

But yeah, that’s worrying. Tight ships blah blah blah and all that.

"I don’t care, hit him with your groin!"

by 3PA on Feb 1, 2010 5:11 PM EST reply actions

Lawler’s comments after the fight Saturday night don’t seem like he’s nearly as unhappy as others have made it sound.

http://www.sherdog.com/videos/recent/Lawler-Sore-Following-Hail-Mary-Win-2193

Maybe the fight in December getting canceled was a blessing in disguise.
I doubt beating Prangley would’ve been nearly as impressive as his comeback win was against Melvin.

by RJ8842 on Feb 1, 2010 5:16 PM EST reply actions

Yea

it wouldn’t have been as impressive….I doubt Lawler would openly bash them though…when they can match whatever the UFC offers probably…just like they can with Hieron.

http://www.mmaforreal.com
Follow Me On Twitter@MMA4Real

by Kelvin Hunt on Feb 1, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah good point about matching contract offers made by the UFC. Never really thought of that.
In Hieron’s case he was on sherdog radio earlier today and actually made a point to say he would even resign with Strikeforce even if Nick Diaz fights someone else first.

But he wants a clause that his fights will be televised..lol.
That seemed to be most important to him. He even joked about the EA stream being unwatchable and how that was just his luck.
I’ve never really been a Jay Hieron fan but he came across quite well in the interview.

by RJ8842 on Feb 1, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions

oh man

I’ve interviewed Hieron before…very level headed guy…good guy overall…and yea…with his fights not being televised…he’s losing a lot of money from Sponsors…..

http://www.mmaforreal.com
Follow Me On Twitter@MMA4Real

by Kelvin Hunt on Feb 1, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

Could we see Robbie Lawler going back to the UFC?

God willing. He’s a guy that the UFC likes, and didn’t necesarily dig the idea of going to Strikeforce following the EliteXC buyout. He and Shields are in the same boat, and even though Hughes is obviously a UFC boy through and through, I’m not terribly surprised to hear him speak ill of Strikeforce.

Live previews and reviews of all major fights!
LightsOutRadio.com

by -Neil- on Feb 1, 2010 5:20 PM EST reply actions