Conor McGregor Gets Medical Suspension, Among Others
Here are the medical suspensions from “The Money Fight” card:
Conor McGregor: Suspended until 10/26, no contact until 10/11
Nathan Cleverly: Suspended until 10/11, no contact until 09/26
Thomas Dulorme: Suspended until 09/26, no contact until 09/17
Juan Heraldez: Requires x-ray of left hand, if positive then must be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 02/23/18; minimum suspension of no contest until 10/11, no contact until 09/26
Jose Miguel Borrego: Requires MRI on left knee within 10 days, if positive then must be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 02/23/18; minimum suspension of no contest until 09/26, no contact until 09/17
Kevin Newman: Suspended until 10/11, no contact until 09/26
Notes
* All medical suspensions were handed out the the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC)
* Only 6 of the 16 fighters that competed received a medical suspension
* Juan Heraldez & Jose Miguel Borrego received the longest potential medical suspensions at just under 6 months each
* Thomas Dulorme earned the shortest medical suspension at one month
* Conor McGregor’s medical suspension also applies to his UFC fights, which means he can’t box or compete in an MMA fight until the suspension ends.