After defeat at UFC 244, Nate Diaz receives three months of medical suspension

N. Diaz receives three-month suspension after UFC 244. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook Nate diaz

After his performance at the UFC 244, held last Saturday (2), in New York (USA), Nate diaz his medical suspension was announced. The athlete, who was prevented from returning from the third to the fourth round on medical advice, after receiving a deep cut on his right eyebrow, will be out for three months. The length of leave was announced this Tuesday (5) by the New York Medical Commission (NYSAC).

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Among the 24 fighters who entered the octagon at Madison Square Garden, Diaz was among those who will be away for the longest time. Along with the North American, six other athletes will be on leave for the next 90 days, including the former heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski, Brad Tavares and the promising Gregor Gilliespie. All of them were defeated in their commitments.

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Nate's rival this weekend, Jorge masvidal, who performed well with his compatriot, will be out for a month. The American, during three disputed rounds, managed to nullify Diaz's aggression and canceled the strategy outlined by the 'bad-boy' team.

Responsible for the co-main duel of the night, Kelvin Gastelum e Darren till they had a tepid confrontation in the 11th fight of the night. Known for giving a lot of effort in their fights, the middleweights (up to 83,9kg) had a lukewarm performance, which was criticized by some experts in the sport. Both Till and Kelvin were suspended from their activities for 30 days.

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Situation of Brazilians

No UFC 244, only three athletes climbed into the octagon to represent the Brazilian colors. On a low night, none of the combatants emerged victorious.

The first to perform was Jennifer maia, which ended up defeated by Katlyn chookagian, in a fight that could define the next challenger for the title of Valentina Shevchenko. In the duel, Jennifer did not perform well and was defeated on points. The Curitiba native, like her opponent, will only be out for a week.

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Johnny Walker It was another fighter representing the colors green and yellow. The light heavyweight (up to 93kg) faced the biggest challenge of his career when facing Corey anderson. Surrounded by expectation, the athlete from Belford Roxo (RJ) ended up succumbing to the North American's strength and was defeated by knockout at the beginning of the first round. The Brazilian will be out for 45 days, while his rival was out for seven.

Vincent Luque he was the one who performed best among the Tupiniquins in New York. In great confrontation with Stephen Thompson, in a fight that received the 'Fight of the Night' award, the Brasilia native ended up being unable to overcome the former challenger for the division title. After losing on points, Vicente received a two-month layoff and Thompson a 30-day layoff.