McGregor receives six-month medical suspension after being knocked out by Poirier at UFC 257

C.McGregor was knocked out in the UFC 257. Photo/Reproduction: Instagram

After being knocked out for the first time in UFC 257, light weight (up to 70,3kg.) Conor McGregor received a 180-day medical suspension without being able to act. Last Saturday (23), the Irishman suffered hard kicks from Dustin poirier on his right leg and will have to undergo tests on his fibula and tibia so that he can be cleared by doctors if he wants to return to the octagon before the stipulated deadline.

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Moreover, Dustin poirier, who was crowned the winner, received the mandatory minimum suspension of seven days, as he did not suffer any injuries in the fight.

For Brazilians, the biggest suspension was for Amanda ribas, who was knocked out by Marina Rodriguez and received a 45-day suspension, in addition to being without training for 30 days. His compatriot will be away for a week, in accordance with the minimum suspension obligation.

Shoe Face, who lost in a unanimous decision by the judges to the North American Brad Tavares, he will be unable to train with physical contact for 21 days and out of combat for 30 days.

At 32, Conor McGregor has a record of 22 wins and five losses. The Irishman suffered, for the first time, a knockout in his rematch against Dustin poirier. With the defeat, he ended up dropping out of the Top-5 in the division.