UFC 202 Medical Suspensions: Conor McGregor Could Be Out Until Early 2017
Conor McGregor exacted his revenge upon Nate Diaz at UFC 202 on Saturday night, but he could find himself on the shelf until early 2017.
McGregor and Diaz battled back and forth for five rounds, with Diaz looking the worse for the wear, his face bloodied and swollen at the end of the night. He only faced a minimal medical suspension, having to sit out until Sept. 20 to allow his wounds to heal.
McGregor, however, could be out until Feb. 17, 2017. He was issued the suspension due to a possible left foot and/or ankle fracture. If he submits medical clearance from an orthopedist, McGregor could be back sooner, but was issued a minimum suspension until Oct. 20.
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As long as his foot and/or ankle is cleared, McGregor could be back in time for the promotion’s next blockbuster, UFC 205 in New York, which takes place on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden.
The Nevada Athletic Commission released the UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 medical suspensions to MMAWeekly.com on Monday. The event took place on Saturday, Aug. 20, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 Medical Suspensions
Conor McGregor: Needs left foot/ankle fracture cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until Feb. 17, 2017; minimum suspension until Oct. 20 with no contact until Oct. 5.
Nate Diaz: Suspended until Sept. 20 with no contact in training until Sept. 11 due to left eyebrow cut.
Glover Teixeira: Suspended until Nov. 19 with no contact until Oct. 20.
Rick Story: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact until Sept. 20.
Hyun Gyu Lim: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact until Sept. 20.
Sabah Homasi: Suspended until Oct. 20 with no contact until Oct. 5.
Takeya Mizugaki: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact until Sept. 20.
Artem Lobov: Must have right leg and ankle x-rayed; if positive, then he must have an orthopedic doctor’s clearance or no contest until Feb. 17, 2017.
Chris Avila: Suspended until Sept. 20 with no contact until Sept. 11 due to left leg pain.
Lorenz Larkin: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact until Sept. 20 due to left eyebrow and shin lacerations
Neil Magny: Must have left leg x-rayed; if positive, then he must have an orthopedic doctor’s clearance or no contest until Feb. 17, 2017. Minimum suspension until Sept. 20 with no contact until Sept. 11.
Max Griffin: Suspended until Oct. 20 with no contact until Oct. 5.
Marvin Vettori: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact until Sept. 20 due to left eyebrow laceration.
