Hendricks (left) was defeated by GSP at UFC 167. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
UFC 167 was definitely not an event in which John hendricks had lucky. In addition to being defeated by Georges St Pierre In a controversial split decision by the judges, the bearded American received a six-month medical suspension, during which time he must not fight.
Due to a problem detected in his right knee after the fight, Hendricks is expected to be away from the octagon until May 17, 2014. However, he could be released for fights on December 17 if he can show medical tests that prove his condition. injury recovery. Still, Hendricks must remain without physical contact until December 8th.
The welterweight champion, Georges St Pierre, who left the fight against Hendricks with a badly bruised face, is expected to remain without physical contact until the 17th of next month. However, the Canadian would be free to fight from January 1st, although the fighter himself has shown a desire to stay away from fights for a longer period of time. Chael Sonnen, defeated by Rashad evans in the co-main event, he received a similar suspension.
Check the list of medical suspensions for UFC 167. Athletes who do not appear on the list are immediately released to fight.
Georges St Pierre: No fighting until January 1st, no physical contact until December 17th.
Johnny Hendricks: No fighting until May 17th (could be released on December 17th if he shows medical tests on his right knee), no physical contact until December 8th.
Chael Sonnen: No fighting until January 1st, no physical contact until December 17th.
Rory McDonald: No fighting until December 17th, no physical contact until December 8th.
Josh koscheck: No fighting until January 1st, no physical contact until December 17th.
Ali Bagautinov: No fighting until May 17th (could be released on December 17th if he shows medical tests on his left foot), no physical contact until December 8th.
Evan dunham: No fighting until January 1st, no physical contact until December 17th.
Rick Story: No fighting until January 1st, no physical contact until December 17th.
Erik Pérez: No fighting until December 17th, no physical contact until December 8th.
Gian Villante: No fight until May 17th (may be released earlier if he shows medical exams on both hands)
Cody Donovan: No fighting until May 17th (could be released on December 17th if he shows medical tests on his right hand), no physical contact until December 8th.
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