Donald Cerrone receives three months of medical suspension after UFC Vancouver

D. Cerrone fighting for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter

the american Donald Cerrone may have thwarted his plans to perform for the fourth time in 2019. The lightweight, who was defeated by Justin gaethje by knockout UFC Vancouver was suspended for 90 days (three months) after his setback in the main event of the event. The imposition could put an end to the athlete's plans to have another fight this year, as had been publicly declared by Cowboy. The list of suspensions was recently released by the 'British Columbia Athletic Commission'.

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With the stipulated deadline, Cerrone must spend 90 days without any physical contact arising from training or that could cause significant impacts on the fighter's body. His opponent from last weekend, responsible for inflicting a devastating knockout on his compatriot, received a light suspension. Gaethje will only be out for 30 days, 21 of which will be without physical contact.

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Donald, who is known for his high turnover at UFC events, held three fights in 2019 alone. The athlete had already indicated in interviews that preceded the UFC Vancouver the desire to act in December. However, after the suspension was announced by the Commission, the athlete could only return at the end of December.

Situation of Brazilians

At the event held in Canada, four athletes were responsible for representing Brazil. The Tupiniquins also received their leave period.

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Augusto Sakai, the first Brazilian to climb into the Octagon UFC Vancouver, will be out of combat for 14 days. The athlete achieved a beautiful knockout in the first round over Marcin tybura.

Antonio Shoe Guy, which was defeated by Uriah Hall in the unanimous decision of the judges, he received a two-month suspension, plus 45 days without physical contact. The athlete must also stay out of commitments until they have an X-ray of their cervical spine and check for a possible fracture in the nose. After the procedure has been carried out and released, the athlete is free to return to the Octagon.

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Michael Pereira, the 'Paraense Voador', defeated on the main card by newcomer Tristin Connelly, had a mild suspension. The fighter will be out for 30 days and must spend 21 days without carrying out activities that could harm his recovery.

the miner Glover Teixeira will be away for 60 days after the Commission's declaration. The athlete is out for 45 days and will also be released on condition that he undergoes an x-ray to analyze an alleged hand injury.