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UFC 205: All fighters on New York PPV card will get $1 million insurance coverage for potential brain injury

All combatants set to compete at the upcoming UFC 205 pay-per-view (PPV) event -- which is set to go down at famed Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 12, 2016 -- will be covered by a $1 million insurance policy against potential brain injury.

ESPN has more:

According to UFC officials, the cost of the policy is $1,675 per athlete per fight. With 13 fights scheduled to take place at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden, the promotion is looking at a cost of $43,550 to meet the new standard.