E. Barboza cannot return before March (Photo: Reproduction Facebook ufc)
Defeated in the two main fights of UFC 219 last Saturday (30), Holly holm e Edson Barboza They will remain unable to return to the Octagon until March. Both received 60-day medical suspensions, as released by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NSAC). Both the North American, who lost to Chris Cyborg, as the Brazilian, surpassed by the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, will be “sauced” until March 2nd.
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Besides, Holly holm, who had one of his eyes closed due to a series of strong blows from Cyborg, will not be able to train with physical contact until February 15th. The same happens for Barboza, who received harsh punishment from Nurmagomedov when the fight went to the ground and came close to suffering a technical knockout on several occasions.
The longest suspensions were due to Neil Magny e Cynthia calvillo. The welterweight achieved the biggest victory of his career, defeating the former interim champion in a decision Carlos Condit. However, the American suffered a thumb injury and received a six-month suspension. Calvillo, who lost a balanced decision to the former owner of the straw belt Carla esparza, also received a six-month suspension due to a problem with his left hand.
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