Weidman (photo) will only be able to return to fights in 2015. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The two main highlights of UFC 175, held last Saturday (5), could pay dearly for the victories they achieved. Chris Weidman e Ronda Rousey, who kept their belts at the event, could be out of action for up to six months due to injuries acquired in their fights, according to the list of medical suspensions published by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
Weidman, who defeated Lyoto Machida In the fight for the middleweight belt, he will have to undergo x-rays on his jaw, right elbow, rib and right ankle. If he is not released by an orthopedist, he must be out of action until January 2nd. However, if the tests do not reveal any major problems, he will have to remain without physical contact until August.
Rousey, who dispatched Alexis Davis in just 16 seconds, you can also be out of fights until January 2nd. However, like Weidman, she may be released sooner by an orthopedist if she does not show any problems on her x-ray. After the fight, the UFC champion stated that he had suffered an injury to his hand, in addition to having shown his intention to have surgery on his right knee.
In addition to them, seven other athletes received similar suspensions: Russell Doane, Uriah Hall, Urijah faber, Kenny Robertson, Bruno Carioca, Luke Zachrich and Kevin Casey could also be out of activity until January, with the possibility of being released earlier by doctors after undergoing tests.
Defeated in the main fight of the night, Lyoto Machida received medical suspension until September 4th, without being able to have physical contact until August 20th. According to the commission, the dates were determined based on the injuries suffered by the Brazilian on his face against Weidman, who defeated him in a unanimous decision by the judges after five rounds.
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