Conor McGregor could be sidelined for a six-month period after his first career TKO loss.
“The Notorious” got beat by Dustin Poirier via TKO in the second round, but “The Diamond” put the damage on his opponent’s right calf with some nasty low kicks.
McGregor, 32, was handed a 180-day medical suspension as a result of a potential right tibia/fibula injury sustained in the fight. Like all medical suspensions, he will be eligible to return sooner, if his injuries are cleared by a doctor.
Meanwhile, Poirier was issued a seven-day lay-off.
Here’s the full list of medical suspensions:
Dustin Poirier: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Conor McGregor: Suspended 180 days or until right tibia/fibula x-ray is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
Michael Chandler: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Dan Hooker: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to TKO loss.
Joanne Calderwood: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Jessica Eye: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to left brow laceration
Makhmud Muradov: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to “hard bout.”
Andrew Sanchez: Suspended 180 days or until nasal and right tibia/fibula x-rays are cleared by a doctor; also suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
Marina Rodriguez: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Amanda Ribas: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to TKO loss.
Arman Tsarukyan: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to left brow and scalp laceration.
Matt Frevola: Suspended 180 days or until right hand x-ray is cleared by a doctor; also suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
Brad Tavares: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Antonio Carlos Junior: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to “hard bout.”
Julianna Pena: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Sara McMann: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to “hard bout.”
Marcin Prachnio: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to “hard bout.”
Khalil Rountree: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to left ankle pain.
Movsar Evloev: Suspended seven days (mandatory rest).
Nik Lentz: Suspended 45 days with 21 days no contact for right brow laceration.
Amir Albazi: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to “hard bout.”
Zhalgas Zhumagulov: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to “hard bout.”
Source: www.mmajunkie.com
