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UFC 250 injuries and medical suspensions for the athletes who competed at the “Nunes vs Spencer” event this past weekend (Sat., June 6, 2020) from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, have been released by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
Leading the way in mandatory sits are event headliners Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer, who went to battle for a full 25 minutes (see it here). In the end, Nunes won a lopsided unanimous decision to retain her Featherweight strap. She didn’t escape unscathed, though, as she has to get an x-ray to make sure she didn’t break her right fibula thanks to several kicks landed on her foe.
Spencer, meanwhile, suffered a a broken orbital and nasal fracture after the five-round beatdown. One many felt should’ve been stopped by sooner by “Feenom’s” corner despite her valiant effort.
Here is the complete list of injuries and suspensions (via MMA Fighting).
Amanda Nunes: needs X-ray of right tibia/fibula – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Felicia Spencer: needs clearance from maxillofacial surgeon on left orbital floor and nasal fracture or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22.
Raphael Assuncao: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22.
Neil Magny: suspended until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Eddie Wineland: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22.
Chase Hooper: needs X-Ray of right thumb – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Gerald Meerschaert: suspended until July 22 with no contact until July 7.
Cody Stamann: suspended until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Brian Kelleher: needs right foot X-ray – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Charles Byrd: needs left wrist X-ray – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Alex Perez: needs right ankle, foot and right ribs X-ray – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Jussier Formiga: suspended until July 22 with no contact until July 7.
Devin Clark: needs clearance from maxillofacial surgeon on left orbital floor fracture or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22 for laceration.
Herbert Burns: needs new MRI by June 3, must have left foot sutures cleared by doctor or no contact until July 7.
Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases. In addition, not all injuries are recorded during the post-fight examination and often times surface in follow-up tests.
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