UFC 254 injuries and medical suspensions for the athletes who competed at the “Khabib vs Gaethje”-led event this past weekend (Sat., Oct. 24, 2020) from inside Flash Forum on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, have been obtained by MMA.tv.
Leading the way in mandatory sits is Jared Cannonier, who will be sidelined for up to six months after suffering a broken wrist during his fight against Robert Whittaker (relive it here). Also handed a six-month sit was Nathaniel Wood, who suffered an injury on his right hand during his fight against Casey Kenney.
Here is the complete list of injuries and suspensions.
Khabib Nurmagomedov: 7 days mandatory rest
Justin Gaethje: 7 days mandatory rest
Robert Whittaker: 7 days mandatory rest
Jared Cannonier: 180 days unless cleared by doctor for left wrist. Minimum suspension for 30 days with 21 days no contact
Alexander Volkov: 7 days mandatory rest
Walt Harris: 30 days for TKO, 21 days no contact
Phil Hawes: 7 days mandatory rest
Jacob Malkoun: 60 days for KO, 45 days no contact
Lauren Murphy: 7 days mandatory rest
Liliya Shakirova: 7 days mandatory rest
Magomed Ankalaev: 7 days mandatory rest
Ion Cutelaba: 45 days for TKO, 30 days no contact
Tai Tuivasa: 7 days mandatory rest
Stefan Struve: 45 days for KO, 30 days no contact
Casey Kenney: 30 days for hard bout, 21 days no contact
Nathaniel Wood: 180 days unless cleared by doctor for right hand. Minimum suspension for 30 days with 21 days no contact
Shavkat Rakhmonov: 7 days mandatory rest
Alex Oliveira: 7 days mandatory rest
Da Un Jung: 7 days mandatory rest
Sam Alvey: 30 days, 21 days no contact
Miranda Maverick: 7 days mandatory rest
Liana Jojua: 180 days unless cleared by ENT. Minimum suspension for 60 days with 45 days no contact
Joel Alvarez: 7 days mandatory rest
Alexander Yakovlev: 7 days mandatory rest
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.
For complete UFC 254 results and fight coverage click here.
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