Usman and Covington receive six-month medical suspension after UFC 245

K. Usman (right) knocks out C. Covington (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Two of the world's top athletes UFC 245, held last Saturday (14), received harsh medical suspensions after the show. Protagonists of the main fight of the night, Kamaru Usman e Colby covington will be away for 180 days, after the list is published by the Nevada Athletic Commission with 'MMA Junkie'. Of the 26 athletes who performed on the North American card, seven had the long 'hook'.

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By stepping into the octagon to exchange forces and assuming the role of protagonists of the penultimate Ultimate of the year, Usman and Colby promised and delivered to the public a duel worthy of a title fight. After five rounds of intense competition, the Nigerian retained his title after a knockout achieved in the final seconds of the fight.

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The clash demanded a lot from the fighters and resulted in each of them being away from professional MMA for six months. Another athlete who will be out for at least six months is the Brazilian Viviane Araujo. Defeated in her engagement against the former challenger for the flyweight title (up to 56.7kg.), Jessica Eye and with three performances in 2019, the fighter from the Federal District should only return to Ultimate in mid-2020.

Main card representatives, Amanda nunes, Max Holloway, Germain de Randamie e José Aldo they had a soft dismissal. The athletes, according to the Commission, will only be out for 30 days. Petr yan e Alexander Volkanovsky they are away for six months. Faber is suspended for two months and Marlon moraes for 45 days.

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The Brazilian Ketlen Scallop, who returned to the Octagon after more than a year away due to injuries, received a 60-day suspension following her loss to Irene aldana. The athlete can be seen in action again at the beginning of 2020.