UFC Phoenix: Cain Velasquez receives 180 days of medical suspension

C. Velasquez was knocked out in just 26 seconds. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook ufcbrasil

UFC Phoenix's list of medical suspensions was released by the Arizona Gaming Department on Wednesday (20). Cain Velazquez received a 180-day medical suspension after being knocked out 26 seconds into the main fight of the event held last Sunday. To be released ahead of schedule, the former heavyweight champion needs to be cleared by a doctor.

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Nine other fighters took the six-month hook: Cynthia calvillo, Cortney Casey, Vincent Luque, Brian Barberena, Jimmie rivera, Luke sanders, Nik lentz and Ashlee Evans-Smith. All athletes must present certificates to be released to return to fight before the period of suspension.

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Paul felder He beat James Vick in a unanimous decision by the judges in the co-main event, but his lung was punctured by a rib. The fighter was taken to the hospital shortly after the fight and remains hospitalized. For this reason, the lightweight took a medical hook for an indefinite period of time.

Eight fighters were released from medical suspension and can return to the Octagon at any time: Francis Ngannou,kron gracie, emily whitmire, Alexandra Albu, Manny Bermudez, Benito Lopez, André Fili e Alex Caceres.

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