Kennedy tweets list of medicals fighters must pay for ahead of UFC 205
Tim Kennedy is in for a lot of doctor's appointments.
On Friday, the UFC middleweight divulged the laundry list of medical requirements for his upcoming bout with Rashad Evans at November's UFC 205. According to Kennedy, the medicals - which include bloodwork, X-rays, and an eye exam - all have to come out of pocket.
The medicals required for #ufc205 They are quite extensive. These are all at the fighters expense. pic.twitter.com/ZNkMav6P5v
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) October 7, 2016
When Kennedy was asked how much those tests can cost, he said it could be upwards of $10,000.
The public isn't usually privy to such information, but Kennedy's revelation betrays the substantial amount of red tape that comes with the average training camp. Given Kennedy's well documented scrutiny of fighter treatment and compensation, him releasing the list isn't entirely surprising.
Assuming Kennedy meets the battery of requirements, he'll end a two-year layoff against Evans on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden.
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