Medical findings: C. McGregor suspended for half a year, D. Poirier could return this week

Last year’s first UFC pay-per-view tournament, UFC 257, took place this past weekend, with the former American lightweight champion as an outsider. Dustinas Poirier in the second round he eliminated the former Irish champion in two different weight classes Conorą McGregorą.

Poirier significantly injured McGregor’s leg before the blows to the face, which, as the Irishman later said, was dead and completely changed the course of the fight.

Doctors announced their findings Tuesday. C. McGregor, 32, who came to the press conference on crutches alone, was suspended for 180 days due to a right tibia / fibula injury. Like everyone else, C. McGregor will be able to return sooner if, after an X-ray, doctors confirm that he can.

The minimum disqualification period is 45 days, contact C. McGregor cannot have 30 days.

Meanwhile, Poirier only received a mandatory seven-day break.

Andres Sanchezas and Mattas frevola they were also suspended after six months. Makhmudui Muradovui Sánchez, who missed the TKO, suffered nasal and tibial / femoral injuries, while Armanui Tsarukyanui lose M. Frevola – right arm injury.

Medical findings from other UFC 257 participants:

Michael Chandler: 7 days (mandatory period)

Today Hookeris: 45 days technical knockout, 30 days no contact

Joanne Calderwood: 7 days (mandatory period)

Jessica Eye: 45 days for broken left eyebrow

Makhmudas Muradovas: 30 days due to a tough fight, 21 days no contact

Marina Rodriguez: 7 days (mandatory period)

Amanda Ribas: 45 days technical knockout, 30 days no contact

Arman Tsarukyan: 30 days for left eyebrow and head split, 21 days without contact

Brad Tavares: 7 days (mandatory period)

Antonio Carlosas Junior: 30 days due to a tough fight, 21 days no contact

Julianna Peña: 7 days (mandatory period)

Sara McMann: 30 days for a tough fight, 21 days no contact

Marcinas Prachnio: 30 days due to a tough fight, 21 days no contact

Khalilas Rountree: 30 days for left ankle pain, 21 days no contact

Movsaras Evloevas: 7 days (mandatory period)

Nikas Lentzas: 45 days for broken right eyebrow, 30 days no contact (post-tournament career end announced)

Zhalgas Zhumagulovas: 30 days for a tough fight, 21 days no contact

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