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UnderGround Forum >> Markham fought w. a collapsed lung
| 2/25/09 7:10 PM | |
Sam Sheridan
Member Since: 2/9/04 Posts: 460 |
Rory's a friend of mine, and he's NOT making any excuses, but this is a pretty crazy story. He had a terrible weight cut in London, and cramped so badly after the weigh-ins that one of his lungs collapsed. He didn't even know it. He just said he was feeling pretty shitty.
After the knock-out, he got x-rayed, and the Doc said "Can I X-ray your chest, it looks weird"?" and Rory said sure, and they said "You have a collapsed lung." He had to stay in London 2 days for observation, and I think he's got 120 day medical suspension. The only thing he said to me was "That was the worst weight cut I've ever done...I know what hell is like." I'm not making excuses for him, and Rory definitely isn't--he knows it wasn't his night. Dan Hardy's a tough guy. But that is some crazy shit. IMO he's got to make the switch to 185. Just giving the UG the heads up.
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| 2/25/09 7:18 PM | |
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bkdeadhead
Member Since: 10/30/07 Posts: 1461 |
yeah but he got KOed in seconds
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| 2/25/09 7:22 PM | |
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studiocamp
Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 1771 |
Thanks for the news, Sam. With morons like the 1st two posters responding I see why you hardly post.
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| 2/25/09 7:23 PM | |
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LickinChaelsTail
Member Since: 12/24/07 Posts: 1999 |
bkdeadhead - yeah but he got KOed in seconds Didn't you know that lung capacity effects susceptibility to the KO?
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| 2/25/09 7:24 PM | |
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unscarred53042
Member Since: 8/17/05 Posts: 1172 |
Christ, how heavy did he cut from?
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| 2/25/09 7:28 PM | |
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stillmatic
Member Since: 12/20/08 Posts: 121 |
Collapsed lungs can be very random. I got mine from not even doing anything. Each case can be different, but having had it before, I can see how he didn't know he had a collapsed lung heading into the cage. It's bothersome and your breathing feels way off, but you could also chalk it up to something else as well. Trying to do something strenuous though, you'll be out of breath very quickly and know something isn't right.
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| 2/25/09 7:29 PM | |
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BZLJJ
Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 11090 |
Yeah, Sam is correct. I heard the same story from a reliable source. I think he cut over 30 lbs. the week of. He is a bad dude, and will still be a monster at 185. This just shows the heart of Rory! He is an ANIMAL! Hope he gets well soon! :)
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| 2/25/09 7:32 PM | |
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Kakkarotto_san
Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 7038 |
Wow you newbs are fucking assholes. What don't you keep your shitty little mouths shut. Best wishes for Rory.
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| 2/25/09 7:46 PM | |
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Leone
Member Since: 8/30/07 Posts: 283 |
hey sam i loved your book man. Thanks for the read
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| 2/25/09 7:53 PM | |
Kostakio
Member Since: 1/16/05 Posts: 26777 |
BZLJJ - Yeah, Sam is correct. I heard the same story from a reliable source. I think he cut over 30 lbs. the week of. He is a bad dude, and will still be a monster at 185. This just shows the heart of Rory! He is an ANIMAL!With all due respect, why cut 30 lbs.? Especially in ONE WEEK?
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| 2/25/09 7:54 PM | |
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TSMontana
Member Since: 5/7/03 Posts: 5249 |
Good lord. Glad they caught the collapsed lung.
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| 2/25/09 7:55 PM | |
CRE
Member Since: 1/23/06 Posts: 37104 |
Very tough guy, good thing the lung was not an issue in the fight and Hardy turned the lights out quick in a minute or so.
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| 2/25/09 8:24 PM | |
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orbit
Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 2962 |
how would the lung not be an issue in the fight? He would have felt super shitty and his reflexes would be affected if he was struggling to get air. This doesn't take anything away from Hardy, his knockout was awesome, but shit, Markham is a beast for fighting despite how awful he must have been feeling
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| 2/25/09 8:26 PM | |
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Hong Kong Phooey
Member Since: 4/21/06 Posts: 26080 |
I knew something wasnt right
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| 2/25/09 8:28 PM | |
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Daddy Dirty Sanchezed Me
Member Since: 4/8/08 Posts: 2243 |
Holy shit. that's one tough fucker.
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| 2/25/09 8:28 PM | |
japetto
Member Since: 8/10/05 Posts: 18254 |
Kakkarotto_san - Wow you newbs are fucking assholes. What don't you keep your shitty little mouths shut. I agree. Newbs VTFD!!!
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| 2/25/09 8:31 PM | |
PTM2020
Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 63113 |
couple of fuckin idiots on the first 2 posts. thanks for the update Sam
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| 2/25/09 8:35 PM | |
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Jeff W
Member Since: 10/29/08 Posts: 488 |
lol @ people taking it serious. Sam + Rory are good people. Jesus christ people, it's the internet.
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| 2/25/09 8:35 PM | |
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CLINT NJHC
Member Since: 1/30/08 Posts: 821 |
Holy crap, that is insane news! I hope it opens the eyes of some of the guys that cut ridiculous amounts... Rory is a savage, I like his style and I'll definitely be rooting for him to smash some heads at MW if he decides to go there (which I hope he does).
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| 2/25/09 8:35 PM | |
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Dead Again
Member Since: 7/15/06 Posts: 24030 |
I'm halfway through your book now. It's a great read. I can't believe I didn't pick it up earlier.
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| 2/25/09 8:35 PM | |
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HobeyBaker
Member Since: 2/6/08 Posts: 24 |
I've collapsed a lung and it's no joke. It hurts like a mf'r when the doctor sticks a tube in the side of your ribs and blows it back up.
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| 2/25/09 8:36 PM | |
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SWCLacksta
Member Since: 1/31/08 Posts: 5617 |
rory is a fucking beast.
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| 2/25/09 8:45 PM | |
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ballet of violence
Member Since: 9/26/08 Posts: 1004 |
what a warrior!! ttt for Rory Hey Sam, do you still have a raw egg with a sprite every morning? loved your book
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| 2/25/09 8:59 PM | |
sharp01
Member Since: 9/3/08 Posts: 327 |
heal well rory your book rocked sam
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| 2/25/09 9:08 PM | |
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PJ Benn Fan
Member Since: 4/2/08 Posts: 797 |
Glad that hes okay, but he initiated that exchange and Hardy coutered with a perfect punch, so collapsed lung or not, I truly dont believe it had any affect on the outcome. Also, if its going to hurt your performance dont cut so much weight. Move up a weight class or find a better way to cut, or plan a longer time out from the fight, just dont mention it as having any type of affect.
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