UFC Athlete Insurance Sky High For Debut Event In NYC

The UFC won its lobby to legalize mixed martial arts in New York but athlete insurance in the state is proving to be costly. It has already spent millions of dollars just to be able to hold events in New York. Now that it is facing its debut event in NYC, the state’s unique coverage regulations are driving up costs. The state requires $1 million in traumatic brain injury insurance coverage for each fighter. This means that the UFC will need to pay out $1,675 in athlete insurance for each fighter to make sure there is adequate brain injury protection. This coverage is for the UFC 205 event that will be held at Madison Square Garden on November 12.