Kevin Nicholson

Physical therapist commenting on #MMA injuries. I'll try not to get disgusted and delete my account again.
Don't fear injury. Fear the consequences.

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

I've had some regrets about stepping away from X and MMA, but honestly it was good for me. My eye for #MMA injuries is sharper than ever now! Easing back into the space. If you were one of those who previously followed me, I humbly ask that you do so again.

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Here you can see the stiffening of Stevenson’s left arm. Part of the fencing response to brain trauma. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Unpopular take probably. I think any fighter who is KO’d cold like that must leave the cage as soon as possible, with or without help, before the winner is announced. A KO is brain trauma by definition and immediate medical assessment is standard of care. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Menifield says “nah I was just kiddin’!” #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Why did the doctor allow this to keep going?? #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

My god I think I saw bone. Infection risk is… really bad. #UFC331

[caposa @Grabaka_Hitman]

Show us the thumb

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Maybe just ripped tissue though.

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

If that’s a fracture and there’s bleeding, Menifield could have a compound fracture. The doctor really didn’t examine it. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Baraniewski absorbed his sibling in utero and it attached to the side of his head. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Worth watching in the days to come. O’Neill has had ACL surgery previously. #UFC331

[Sherdog @sherdogdotcom]

Casey O’Neill’s knee gave out just moments into her #UFC331 fight.

Her response? Find the armbar anyway. 😳

https://t.co/3zQCDZANOV

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Oh Cormier! "Despaigne will be better next time" because he slogged his way through a 3 round fight?? #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Yoo with the takedown Aswell as strikes! 😏 #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

This screen cap of Van shows how much great toe (“big” toe) extension is needed when sprawling to defend a take down attempt. Something seemingly as meaningless as a stiff toe joint can make the difference. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

This is what Pantoja does *NOT* want to do tonight! #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Ferreira's let leg looks to be ok- he landed full weight on the leg with that attempted flying knee. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

The commentary team talking about front kicks to a "locked" knee joint. That means the knee fully extended/straight, and more importantly, the foot planted on the ground when the knee is kicked. That's when that kick can be so damaging. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Please remember as you watch Ferreira fight. It is entirely possible to have a fractured fibula, on the outside of lower leg, and still be bouncing and moving. It is not a weight-bearing bone. It's not always just the calf that is affected, Joe Rogan! #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

C'mon show the leg between rounds!!!! #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Finally, how will he react if he has sustained isometric contraction of the left arm, as when holding his opponent on the cage. Any residual weakness of the arm will be evident here. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

Pantoja may have avoided surgery on his left elbow after that gruesome injury, but given the injury mechanism, I’m sure he had some ligament damage at the inside of his elbow. There are 3 distinct ligament bundles there that are susceptible. #UFC331

[Kevin Nicholson @MMAInjury]

What I’ll be watching relative to this injury- While I doubt Van will look for an armbar submission, there’s always a chance. That could be a problem for Pantoja. Watch if he has to post on an extended left arm during a scramble. #UFC331