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NYSAC cancels UFC 210 bout because of fighter’s breast implants

A bout from UFC 210 has been reportedly cancelled at the very last minute by the New York State Athletic Commission. Strawweights Cynthia Calvillo vs. Pearl Gonzalez was supposed to happen on the pay-per-view portion of the card, but after the official weigh ins, the NYSAC scrapped Gonzalez from bout.

The reason? They do not allow breast implants.

I'm told the Calvillo-Gonzalez has been canceled. Per NYSAC, female fighters are not allowed to have implants, thus ruling out Gonzalez.

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 7, 2017

Although they technically just mention “boxers”, NYSAC documents (HT: Dimspace) show the official rule and reasoning for the ban:

“BREAST IMPLANTS: Due to the concern over rupture, boxers who have breast implants are not eligible to box in New York.