To return to fighting, C. Liddell needs to request a new license. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ chuckliddell
Chuck Liddell was knocked out by Tito Ortiz in the first round of the Golden Boy MMA main fight. This Thursday (29) the California State Athletic Commission released the list of suspensions of athletes who participated in the first Oscar de La Roya event. At 48 years old, ‘Iceman’ received an indefinite medical stay.
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The committee defined that the veteran must remain without contact for 30 days and must remain without training for at least 45 days. If he wants to return to the cage, Liddell will need to apply for a new license from the athletic commission.
Even after announcing his retirement, Ortiz was medically suspended for six months due to possible fractures in his knee and shoulder. To return to fight before then, the fighter will have to be cleared by a doctor.
Gleison Tibau defeated Efrain Escudero by unanimous decision from the judges. The Brazilian was suspended for three months for a possible eyebrow laceration. Furthermore, the California State Athletic Commission recommended that the athlete begin fighting in the over 74kg category.
The Brazilian's opponent received a 180-day medical suspension due to a possible broken hand.
See the list of Golden Boy MMA suspensions
Chuck Liddell: Suspended indefinitely. Minimum suspension of 45 days and 30 days no contact after knockout
Tito Ortiz: Suspended for 180 days or until cleared by a doctor due to possible shoulder and knee fractures
Efrain Escudero: Suspended for 180 days or until released by doctor due to possible broken hand
Gleison Tibau: Suspended for 60 days or until cleared by a doctor due to possible eyebrow laceration. It is recommended that you fight above 74kg
Walel Watson: Suspended for 45 days. 30 days without contact, without exception, due to defeat by knockout
Alberto Morales: Suspended for 45 days. 30 days without contact, without exception, due to hard fighting
Joe Roye: Suspended for 180 days or until cleared by doctor for possible foot fracture
Craig Wilkerson: Suspended for 180 days or until cleared by a doctor for possible leg and eardrum fracture.
Dave Terrell: Suspended for 180 days or until cleared by doctor for possible jaw fracture
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