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Table 1 Medical reasons and characteristics of athletes involved in cancelled bouts in Calgary, Alberta, from January 2010–December 2016

From: Safety in Mixed Martial Arts: a 7-Year Review of Cancelled MMA Bouts in Calgary, Alberta, During the Pre-bout Medical Examination Period

Athlete

Event name* and year it occurred

Competition level (Rounds × Time)

Province, country

Body mass (kg)

Sex and age (years)

Record (W-L-D)

Reason for cancellation of the bout

Physician^

1

A1

2010

Pro (3 × 5)

Alberta, Canada

86.0

M

25

P:1-1-0, A: 0-0-0

The bout was cancelled the night of the event due to a knee injury sustained by the athlete earlier that day. The athlete self-referred to the ringside physician and the athlete was placed on indefinite suspension until further clinical assessment and imaging was completed.

X1

2

A1

2010

Amt (3 × 3)

Alberta, Canada

87.8

M

21

A: 0-0-0

Exceeded maximum weight differential (> 6.8 kg) between athletes and CCSC cancelled the bout.

X1

3

A2

2011

Amt (3 × 3)

Alberta, Canada

57.6

M 21

A: 0-0-0

Did not complete routine screening blood work.

X2, Y1

4

B

2011

Pro (3 × 5)

Alberta, Canada

117.5

M 32

P:3-5-0, A: 0-0-0

Unspecified MRI (head) abnormality. Indefinite suspension until neurologist clearance. Unclear why the MRI was obtained.

X3, Y2

5

C

2012

Pro (3 × 5)

Alberta, Canada

66.5

M 28

P:1-2-0, A: 0-0-0

Missed weight and clinically dehydrated (abnormal vital signs). Started oral rehydration and transported for IV hydration. Indefinite suspension and required to demonstrate normal kidney function prior to next bout.

Y2, Y3

6

A3

2014

Amt (3 × 3)

Ontario, Canada

83.9

M 28

A: 2-0-0

MRI (head) revealed post traumatic gliosis. Indefinite suspension until cleared by neurologist. MRI required by another commission post KO/TKO.

Y4, Y5

7

D1

2015

Pro (3 × 5)

Alaska, USA

77.1

M 25

P:12-4-1, A: 0-0-0

Did not obtain a diluted fundoscopic exam or MRI (head) for NSF.

Y2, Y4

8

D1

2015

Pro (3 × 5)

Alberta, Canada

93.0

M 37

P:0-1-0, A: 5-0-0

Athlete sustained unspecified injury the day of the weigh-in and declined to compete after review with the ringside physician.

Y2, Y4

9

D1

2015

Pro (3 × 5)

British Columbia, Canada

56.5

M

36

P: 0-0-0, A: 0-0-0

Did not obtain an MRI (head) for NSF.

Y2, Y4

10

A4

2015

Amt (3 × 3)

Alberta, Canada

& (N/A)

M 23

A: 1-1-0

Did not obtain an MRI (head) for NSF.

Y3, Y4, Y6

11

A4

2015

Pro (3 × 5)

Ontario, Canada

& (52.1)

F

33

P: 2-1-0, A: none

Did not obtain MRI (head) for NSF. Did not produce prior CT (head), this study was completed by another commission.

Y3, Y4, Y6

12

 A4 2015

Pro (3 x 5)

Lima, Peru

& (52.1)

F

28

P: 2-1-0, A: 0-1-0

Did not obtain an MRI (head) for NSF.

 Y3, Y4, Y6

13

A4

2015

Pro (3 × 5)

Ontario, Canada

& (83.9)

M

34

P: 1-2-0, A: none

Exceeded maximum weight differential (> 6.8 kg) between athletes and CCSC cancelled the bout.

Y3, Y4, Y6

14

D2

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

Washington, USA

77.1

M

28

P: 15-8-0, A: 1-1-0

Did not obtain an MRI (head) for NSF.

Y5

15

D2

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

British Columbia, Canada

54.4

F

36

P: 2-4-0, A: 4-1-0

MRI (head) for NSF showed flares diffusely and finding consistent with microhemrrhage. Indefinite suspension until neurologist clearance.

Y5

16

D2

2016

Amt (3 × 3)

Ontario, Canada

111.1

M

22

A: 0-0-0

Did not obtain an MRI (head) for NSF.

Y5

17

D2

2016

Amt (3 × 3)

Ontario, Canada

54.4

F

26

A: 0-0-0

Did not complete routine screening blood work.

Y5

18

A5

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

Sao Paulo, Brazil

103.6

M

37

P: 1-2-0, A: 0-0-0

CT (head) for NSF showed chronic orbital fracture with fat pad extrusion. Indefinite suspension until clearance by Maxillary Facial surgeon. Imaging obtained as requirement of another commission.

Y2, Y3, Y6

19

A5

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

Alberta, Canada

92.1

M

39

P:20-24-0, A: 0-0-0

Cancelled due to lack of anticonvulsant levels within the last year.

Y2, Y3, Y6

20

A6

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

Manitoba, Canada

61.2

M

24

P: 3-0-0, A: 3-0-0

Significant weight difference (> 5.5 kg) between athletes and CCSC cancelled the bout.

X4, Y2, Y3

21

A7

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

North Carolina, USA

120.2

M

35

P:26-12-1, A: 0-0-0

CT (head) for NSF showed chronic orbital fracture with fat pad extrusion. Indefinite suspension until clearance by Maxillary Facial surgeon. Imaging obtained as requirement of another commission.

Y3, Y5, Y6

22

A7

2016

Pro (3 × 5)

Michigan, USA

119.3

M

36

P: 6-2-0, A: 2-0-0

MRI (head) for NSF showed lacunar infarcts. Elevated blood pressure. ECG biphasic t-waves in V4, T-wave inversion V5-6 and all inferior leads. Indefinite suspension until cardiology consultation.

Y3, Y5, Y6

  1. NSF non-sanctioned fight, N/A not available, P professional record, A amateur record, ECG electrocardiogram
  2. *The letter represents a distinct MMA promotional organization and the number denotes multiple events put on by this organization
  3. ^The X and Y represent physicians that do not and those that do provide regular coverage as a ring-side physician, respectively. The number represents a unique physician
  4. &Did not weigh-in prior to bout being cancelled. The weight provided in the bracket represents the agreed contract weight for the bout