Overeem (photo) received an indefinite suspension following his defeat at UFC 203. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
After being knocked out by Stipe Miocic in the main fight of UFC 203, an event that took place last Saturday (10), in Cleveland, in the United States, alistair overeem There is one more reason to regret. The fighter was suspended by the Ohio Athletic Commission, responsible for regulating the show, for an indefinite period of time and will need to undergo neurological exams, as well as an MRI before being allowed to return to training.
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In addition to Overeem, four other fighters on the card received indefinite medical suspensions: Travis Browne (injured right index finger), Jimmie rivera (eye injury), Brad Tavares (lower back injury) and Sean Spencer (left hand injury).
The Brazilian Fabricio Werdum, who defeated Travis Browne on points in the second most important fight of the night, didn't even receive a suspension. Bethe Correia e Jessica Andrade, who also won on the night, were only suspended for 30 days.
Check out the full list of UFC 203 medical suspensions:
Stipe Miocic: Suspended for 45 days; 15 days without contact.
alistair overeem: Suspended indefinitely; return only after neurological authorization.
Travis Browne: Suspended indefinitely; return only after medical authorization (injury to the right index finger)
CM Punk: Suspended for 45 days; 30 days no contact.
Jimmie rivera: Suspended indefinitely; return only after medical authorization from the ophthalmologist (eye injury).
Jessica Andrade: 30 days without contact.
Bethe Correia: 30 days without contact.
Jessica Eye: Suspended for 45 days; 30 days without contact.
Brad Tavares: Suspended indefinitely; return only after medical authorization (injury to the lower back).
Michael McBride: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact.
Sean Spencer: Suspended indefinitely; return only after medical authorization (injury to the left hand).
Jason Gonzalez: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact.
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