NYSAC Sounds Off On Health Concerns For Daniel Cormier & Derrick Lewis
The NYSAC has described their concerns for Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis leading into their headlining fight at November 3’s UFC 230 pay-per-view event.
Cormier & Lewis Injuries
First up is the UFC heavyweight champion going on record earlier this week by saying that he’s still dealing with the effects of a broken hand suffered at UFC 226.
On the flip side, we have the hard-hitting title contender. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) originally gave Lewis a 30-day medical suspension. Obviously, it would have not made Lewis eligible to return in time for UFC 230. However, the NSAC recently updated the document and it now shows Lewis with a 21-day suspension. Thus, he can fight.
NYSAC Sounds Off
“Our medical team may require additional medical checks for any specific fighter when warranted, and they do,” NYSAC spokesperson Lee Park told MMAjunkie.
Park would not comment on DC’s case further as Cormier initially was given a six-month suspension for his injured hand. The UFC heavyweight champion is able to fight before that suspension is up if he can be cleared by a doctor.
Lewis Challenges
The commission has put in for a request on more paperwork for Lewis, who has asked for his UFC 229 suspension to be reduced.
“He challenged his medical suspension in Nevada, an action permitted in pretty much all jurisdictions,” Park wrote. “Nevada then reduced his suspension to three weeks instead of one month. In light of this, NYSAC has asked for all new medical documentation to prove his fitness to be licensed in New York State.”
The Event
The UFC 230 pay-per-view event is set to take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York City. The main card airs on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET while the preliminary card will air on FOX Sports 1 at 8 p.m. ET and the promotion’s streaming service, UFC Fight Pass.
