McGregor gets 6-month medical suspension after UFC 202
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor has received a medical suspension of up to six months following his five-round victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 202.
McGregor outpointed Diaz in a bloody, tiring slugfest Saturday and came out with issues in his foot and ankle, including a possible fracture, and also said after the fight that his shin was sore from landing so many kicks. He hobbled into his post-fight press conference on crutches and needed assistance walking out.
The medical suspensions aren’t uncommon. McGregor can have his waived if he is cleared by an orthopedic doctor. Otherwise, he’s unable to train with contact until Oct. 5 and is suspended from fighting until Oct. 20, when he can be re-evaluated.
Diaz came out of the fight with his face bloodied and swollen but was only issued a 30-day suspension.
McGregor and Diaz both called for a third match between the pair, though UFC has insisted that McGregor first drop down to defend his featherweight title.
Nevada extends Brock Lesnar suspension for failed drug test
Nevada athletic regulators have extended a temporary suspension of UFC heavyweight Brock Lesnar pending a hearing on his failure of drug doping tests at UFC 200 last month.
State Athletic Commission officials say the move approved Tuesday came after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency found violations of UFC drug policy in June and at Lesnar’s July 9 fight against Mark Hunt.
The UFC said the 39-year-old Lesnar tested positive both times for an estrogen blocker, clomiphene, and its metabolite.
A representative for Lesnar didn’t immediately respond Tuesday to a message seeking comment.
The earliest Lesnar could be scheduled for a Nevada commission hearing is September.
He could face a two-year suspension, along with fines.
Lesnar beat Hunt by decision, winning his first mixed martial arts fight in 4½ years.
