Plans for Conor McGregor to defend his featherweight title in November might be on hold, as the Nevada Athletic Commission has handed “Notorious” a six-month medical suspension.
Following his win over Nate Diaz at UFC 202, McGregor was seen on crutches. After an initial report stated a broken foot, the Irish fighter disclosed that he suffered a shin injury.
The NAC informed McGregor that he will need to be cleared by a doctor for the injury or sit out until the middle of December. He also has a minimum suspension into October, making the UFC 205 card likely a no-go.
Conor McGregor: Needs left foot/ankle cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until Dec. 17; minimum suspension until Oct. 20 with no contact in training until Oct. 5.
Nate Diaz: Suspended until Sept. 20 with no contact in training until Sept. 11.Glover Teixeira: Suspended until Nov. 19 with no contact in training until Oct. 20.
Rick Story: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20.
Hyun Gyu Lim: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20.
Sabah Homasi: Suspended until Oct. 20 with no contact in training until Oct. 5.
Takeya Mizugaki: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20.
Artem Lobov: Must have right leg and ankle X-rayed; if positive then must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until Feb. 17.
Chris Avila: Suspended until Sept. 20 with no contact in training until Sept. 11.
Lorenz Larkin: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20 due to left eyebrow and shin lacerations
Neil Magny: Must have left leg X-rayed; if positive then must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until Feb. 17. Minimum suspension until Sept. 20 with no contact until Sept. 11.
Max Griffin: Suspended until Oct. 20 with no contact in training until Oct. 5.
Marvin Vettori: Suspended until Oct. 5 with no contact in training until Sept. 20 due to left eyebrow laceration
