UFC 202 medical suspensions, Conor McGregor potentially suspended for six months

By Russell Ess - August 22, 2016

UFC 202 saw a lot of exciting finishes that from the undercard all the way up to the co-main event.

Conor McGregor interview

The main event between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor went five rounds in one of the most exciting fights of the year as the two superstars gave it their all.

MMA Junkie reported the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s report of the medical suspensions received from the UFC 202 event and the featherweight champion could be out to the end of the year or longer with a possible six-month term, which can be dismissed if cleared by an orthopedic doctor.

From MMA Junkie:

Conor McGregor: Needs left foot/ankle cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until Dec. 17; minimum suspension until Oct. 20 with no contact in training until Oct. 5.

Nate Diaz: Suspended until Sept. 20 with no contact in training until Sept. 11.

Glover Teixeira: Suspended until Nov. 19 with no contact in training until Oct. 20.

Rick Story: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20.

Hyun Gyu Lim: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20.

Sabah Homasi: Suspended until Oct. 20 with no contact in training until Oct. 5.

Takeya Mizugaki: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20.

Artem Lobov: Must have right leg and ankle X-rayed; if positive then must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until Feb. 17.

Chris Avila: Suspended until Sept. 20 with no contact in training until Sept. 11.

Lorenz Larkin: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20 due to left eyebrow and shin lacerations.

Neil Magny: Must have left leg X-rayed; if positive then must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until Feb. 17.
Minimum suspension until Sept. 20 with no contact until Sept. 11.

Max Griffin: Suspended until Oct. 20 with no contact in training until Oct. 5.

Marvin Vettori: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20 due to left eyebrow laceration.

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