April 29, 2024

UFC 219 medical suspensions: Cynthia Calvillo potentially out six months

MMAfighting.com

UFC strawweight prospect Cynthia Calvillo highlighted a list of three fighters to receive lengthy medical suspensions in the aftermath of UFC 219.

The Nevada Athletic Commission released the event’s medical suspension report on Wednesday to MMA Fighting.

Calvillo dropped a close decision to former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza on the night’s main card. As a result of damage sustained in the contest, she will be required to seek clearance on a potentially injured left hand or be forced to sit out six months before returning to active competition, per NAC officials.

The two other fighters who received similarly lengthy medical suspensions were Neil Mangy (left thumb) and Omari Akhmedov (left hand).

Notably, main event loser Holly Holm and lightweight contender Edson Barboza received identical 60-day medical suspensions for their losses to Cris Cyborg and Khabib Nurmagomedov, respectively.

UFC 219 took place Dec. 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The night’s main card aired live on pay-per-view.

A complete list of UFC 219’s medical suspensions can be seen below.

  • Cynthia Calvillo: Requires x-ray of left hand, if positive then must be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 06/30; minimum suspension of no contest until 02/15, no contact until 01/30
  • Neil Magny: Requires x-ray/MRI of left thumb, if positive then must be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 06/30; minimum suspension of no contest until 01/30, no contact until 01/21
  • Omari Akhmedov: Requires left hand fracture to be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 06/30; minimum suspension of no contest until 03/02, no contact until 02/15
  • Holly Holm: Suspended until 03/02, no contact until 02/15
  • Edson Barboza: Suspended until 03/02, no contact until 02/15
  • Khalil Rountree: Suspended until 02/15, no contact until 01/30
  • Michal Oleksaijczuf: Suspended until 2/15, no contact until 01/30 due to right eyebrow cut
  • Rick Glenn: Suspended until 02/15, no contact until 01/30
  • Marvin Vettori: Suspended until 02/15, no contact until 01/30 due to tough fight
  • Louis Smolka: Suspended until 02/15, no contact until 01/30 due to left forehead cut
  • Carla Esparza: Suspended until 01/30, no contact until 01/21
  • Mark De La Rosa: Suspended until 01/30, no contact until 01/21

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