The Nevada State Athletic Commission just released a long list of fighters who’ll have to take some time off following UFC 216
Medical suspensions from UFC 216 are out, and there’s a couple of lengthy breaks some fighters will have to take if they can’t get cleared by a doctor. Up at the top of the list is Ray Borg, who’s out for 180 days due to a finger injury. How he only hurt a finger when his arm got twisted backwards is beyond me. From the other title fight, Kevin Lee has a 30 day suspension due to a possible eye injury.
Other serious suspensions include Lando Vannata, who is getting 60 days off with no contact for 45 days, and Evan Dunham, who is suspended for 180 days unless cleared due to blurry vision he suffered following the fight. Poliana Botelho also got served a 180 day suspension unless she clears her elbow.
Here’s the full list, as provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission:
Kevin Lee: Suspended for 30 days for possible left eye corneal abrasion. No contact until Oct. 29.
Ray Borg: Suspended for 180 days no contest unless cleared by an orthopedic physician for finger injury on his right hand. One-month minimum suspension with no contest, no contact until Oct. 29.
Mara Romero Borella: Must repeat brain MRI in six months, due April 7.
Evan Dunham: Suspended for 180 days no contest unless cleared by an ophthalmologist for blurred vision. Two-month minimum suspension no contest with no contact for 45 days.
Tom Duquesnoy: Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
Cody Stamann: Suspended for 30 days with no contact until 10/29.
Lando Vannata: Suspended for 60 days with no contact for 45 days.
Bobby Green: Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
Pearl Gonzalez: Suspended for 30 days with no contact until Oct. 29.
Poliana Botelho: Suspended for 180 days no contest unless cleared by orthopedic physician for right elbow and right thumb injuries. Minimum suspension of 30 days no contest, no contact until 10/29.
Matt Schnell: Must have right forearm x-rayed. If positive, suspended for 180 days no contest unless cleared by an orthopedic physician.
Marco Beltran: Must have left thumb x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic physician. If not cleared, suspended for 180 days no contest. Minimum suspension, no contest for 30 days and no contact until 10/29.
Magomed Bibulatov: Suspended for 45 days, no contact for 30 days.
Thales Leites: Must have possible right orbital fracture cleared by ophthalmologist or no contest for 180 days. Minimum suspension, no contest for 45 days and no contact for 30 days.