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Published 13:15 26 Dec 2016 GMT
Updated 13:16 26 Dec 2016 GMT
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NSAC explained the decision not to grant Velasquez a fight licence in a statement to ESPN, who broke the story. The statement reads:
'Based on medical records, interviews and the best judgment of Chairman Anthony Marnell, attorney general J. Brin Gibson, the executive director's office and our physicians, in an effort to protect the health and safety of the athletes, it's been determined Cain Velasquez is unfit to fight. 'The financial incentive for fighters to compete is strongly compelling, and it is the responsibility and obligation of this commission to intervene when excessive risks are evident. It's obvious Mr. Velasquez is physically compromised and competing would place him in significant physical risk.'Last week Velasquez told reporters that he was having issues with his sciatic nerve (in his back) but was willing to fight through the pain. The NSAC did not believe it was worth the risk. Interestingly, the UFC's statement on the matter did not complain about the NSAC decision. It merely stated the fact that Velasquez-Wedrum is off the card but highlighted that 10 bouts will proceed the main event between women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and former title holder Ronda Rousey. As for Werdum, he is now calling on the UFC to give him a crack at UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic next year. https://www.instagram.com/p/BOdz7XAA_wB/
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