Amanda Nunes celebrates in UFC 250 victory over Felicia Spencer.
UFC 250 medical suspensions: Amanda Nunes and six others facing six-month sit
Amanda Nunes became the first champ-champ to successfully defend both belts but it came at a price as she has been medically suspended for six months.
In the main event, Nunes dominated Felicia Spencer to win a unanimous decision to defend her featherweight title. Spencer, meanwhile, is also suspended for a potential of six months. Chase Hooper, Brian Kelleher, Charles Byrd, Alex Perez, Devin Clark were also suspended until December 4 pending medical clearance.
UFC 250 Medical Suspensions:
Amanda Nunes: needs X-ray of right tibia/fibula – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Felicia Spencer: needs clearance from maxillofacial surgeon on left orbital floor and nasal fracture or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22.
Raphael Assuncao: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22.
Neil Magny: suspended until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Eddie Wineland: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22.
Chase Hooper: needs X-Ray of right thumb – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Gerald Meerschaert: suspended until July 22 with no contact until July 7.
Cody Stamann: suspended until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Brian Kelleher: needs right foot X-ray – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Charles Byrd: needs left wrist X-ray – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Alex Perez: needs right ankle, foot and right ribs X-ray – if broken, needs orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until July 7 with no contact until June 28.
Jussier Formiga: suspended until July 22 with no contact until July 7.
Devin Clark: needs clearance from maxillofacial surgeon on left orbital floor fracture or suspended until Dec. 4; suspended at a minimum until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 22 for laceration.
Herbert Burns: needs new MRI by June 3, must have left foot sutures cleared by doctor or no contact until July 7.
