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2/25/09 7:10 PM

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Sam Sheridan 11 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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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.

2/25/09 7:18 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
bkdeadhead Member Since: 10/30/07 Posts: 1461	yeah but he got KOed in seconds You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:22 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
studiocamp 10 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. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:23 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
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? You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:24 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
unscarred53042 Member Since: 8/17/05 Posts: 1172	Christ, how heavy did he cut from? You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:28 PM

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stillmatic 6 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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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.

2/25/09 7:29 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
BZLJJ 12 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! :) You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:32 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Kakkarotto_san 7 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. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:46 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Leone Member Since: 8/30/07 Posts: 283	hey sam i loved your book man. Thanks for the read You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:53 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Kostakio 515 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! Hope he gets well soon! :) With all due respect, why cut 30 lbs.? Especially in ONE WEEK? You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 7:54 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
TSMontana 33 Member Since: 5/7/03 Posts: 5249	Good lord. Glad they caught the collapsed lung. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:24 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
orbit 14 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 You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:26 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Hong Kong Phooey 330 Member Since: 4/21/06 Posts: 26080	I knew something wasnt right You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:28 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Daddy Dirty Sanchezed Me 86 Member Since: 4/8/08 Posts: 2243	Holy shit. that's one tough fucker. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:31 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
PTM2020 350 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 63113	couple of fuckin idiots on the first 2 posts. thanks for the update Sam You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:35 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Jeff W 21 Member Since: 10/29/08 Posts: 488	lol @ people taking it serious. Sam + Rory are good people. Jesus christ people, it's the internet. You have ignored this user.

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CLINT NJHC 18 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). You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:35 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
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. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:36 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
SWCLacksta 47 Member Since: 1/31/08 Posts: 5617	rory is a fucking beast. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:45 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
ballet of violence 1 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 You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 8:59 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
sharp01 Member Since: 9/3/08 Posts: 327	heal well rory your book rocked sam You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 9:08 PM

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PJ Benn Fan 52 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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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.

2/25/09 9:15 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Vasechkin Member Since: 7/15/00 Posts: 5025	crazy. maybe he shoudl swtich weight classes. You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 9:26 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
jackangle 1 Member Since: 3/30/03 Posts: 10260	collapsed lung = wide punch and leaving head open to a counter? okay You have ignored this user.

2/25/09 9:27 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
MrSmiff 13 Member Since: 5/23/07 Posts: 1487	MMABESTSPORTEVA - dana didnt point a gun to his head and told himto get in there. his own stupidity for doing that. its not brave/bold ut DUMB. he is lucky nothing worse didnt happen. he needs to think of his long term career and health. Hey ass hat, Did you even read Sam's post? He said Rory didn't know, just that he felt pretty shitty. Get a brain moran You have ignored this user.

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