Following the conclusion of UFC 258, we have the medical outcome and the suspensions that the fighters are facing. While the fighters can be out for the entire duration of the medical suspension, these suspensions can frequently be reduced if they are cleared medically prior. Take a look below at the medical suspensions, per MMA Fighting
Kamaru Usman needs right foot x-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Gilbert Burns suspended until March 31 with no contest until March 16 for right eyebrow and left orbital lacerations
Alexa Grasso must have x-ray and MRI of right knee – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Maycee Barber must have MRI of right shoulder – if positive. then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor. Also needs maxillofacial CT scan – if positive, then must be cleared by oral and maxillofacial doctor or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Ian Heinisch suspended with no contest until March 16 and no contact until March 7.
Brian Kelleher suspended with no contest until March 31 and no contact until March 16.
Maki Pitolo suspended with no contest until March 31 and no contact until March 16.
Julian Marquez suspended with no contest until March 16 and no contact until March 7.
Rodolfo Vieira suspended with no contest until April 15 and no contact until March 31.
Anthony Hernandez must have right hand x-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 7, no contact until Feb. 28.
Dhiego Lima must have nose X-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 31, no contact until March 16.
Mallory Martin needs MRI of right elbow – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Chris Gutierrez must have nose X-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Gabriel Green suspended until March 16 with no contest until March 7 for laceration under left eye.
Philip Rowe must have x-ray and MRI of right knee – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
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