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KRMC Physicians Treat UFC Champion Nogueira Brothers

Stem Cell Therapy for Back and Neck

The pair of Brazilian mixed martial artist brothers are true pioneers and legends in the sport and are known worldwide as UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Champions. Rodrigo Nogueira, or “Big Nog,” is also famous for the titles from the 2012 Bellator Fighting Championship, now known as Bellator MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), as well as other syndications. The brothers fought in the early days of mixed martial arts in China’s Pride Fighting Championship and now also run Black House Nogueira Team – the largest MMA gym and training facility in San Diego.

After being contacted by Eric Albarracin, world class wrestling coach of both the Nogueira Brothers and Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, about helping with years of pain these fighters live with, we decided to get involved. Eric had previously brought Patricio “Pitbull” Freire to us for treatments for terrible shoulder, wrist and knee pains a few months ago. Having watched Patricio recover so nicely and his exclamation that he feels pretty amazing already, Eric thought it would be great to have both of the Nogueira brothers receive stem cell therapy treatments from us as well. While visiting KRMC, Eric Albarracin himself underwent treatment with great results.

Within two days, both Nogueira brothers successfully received stem cell treatment at KRMC. After being treated by KRMC Physicians for multiple joint pain issues, they were seen by Dr. Steve Peloquin, our Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, so that he could deploy Stem Cells and Platelet Rich Plasma in many areas of the back, neck and epidural using sophisticated Fluoroscopy guided injections. Dr. Peloquin has treated over 30,000 patients for various back problems.

“I want to let people know that the men you see fighting and looking so tough while in the UFC and Bellator arenas, they are more than UFC Champions. I would be remiss if I did not say that these same men are nice, classy, and fun to be around when not in the moment of a fight; as they are entertaining when they are in a fight. We thoroughly enjoy every moment that they are here with us in Kansas and are sure that we will remain friends with these amazing MMA fighters for a long time,” says Kansas Regenerative Medicine Center President, Patrick Farley.

At KRMC, we do one thing and we do it right. We are proud to be one of the only stand-alone stem cell centers in the country focusing exclusively on stem cell therapy. More than 70% of our patients come to us through referrals, which only adds to our reputation of quality treatment and results. Also, about 20%-25% of our patients now come from across the country, and internationally! Having just won an award, which was presented to our team during a Kansas State Congressional Session, for one of the “Best New Emerging Companies” in Kansas, you can rest assured that KRMC Physicians follows the strictest protocols and treat our patients, and now friends, with kindness, respect, and the absolute best care.