The Nevada State Athletic Commission is requiring the UFC welterweight champ to submit a clear X-ray to rule out a six-month suspension after this past Saturday’s pay-per-view event, according to medical suspensions issued by the NAC and released by mixedmartialarts.com.
Usman defeated his former training partner Gilbert Burns via third-round TKO, notching his third title defense after a tough start in which he was rocked by a punch. The champ is suspended for 30 days regardless of the X-ray results; Burns is suspended until March 31 for his TKO loss.
A total of 15 fighters were suspended following the event, which took place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
In other notable suspensions, co-headliners Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber each face potential six-month terms for injuries suffered in their three-round fight. Grasso, who won the bout via unanimous decision, needs medical clearance for a potentially injured right knee, while Grasso needs an MRI on her shoulder.
Here is the full list of medical suspensions for UFC 258.
Kamaru Usman needs right foot x-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Gilbert Burns suspended until March 31 with no contest until March 16 for right eyebrow and left orbital lacerations
Alexa Grasso must have x-ray and MRI of right knee – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Maycee Barber must have MRI of right shoulder – if positive. then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor. Also needs maxillofacial CT scan – if positive, then must be cleared by oral and maxillofacial doctor or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Ian Heinisch suspended with no contest until March 16 and no contact until March 7.
Brian Kelleher suspended with no contest until March 31 and no contact until March 16.
Maki Pitolo suspended with no contest until March 31 and no contact until March 16.
Julian Marquez suspended with no contest until March 16 and no contact until March 7.
Rodolfo Vieira suspended with no contest until April 15 and no contact until March 31.
Anthony Hernandez must have right hand x-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 7, no contact until Feb. 28.
Dhiego Lima must have nose X-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 31, no contact until March 16.
Mallory Martin needs MRI of right elbow – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Chris Gutierrez must have nose X-rayed – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
Gabriel Green suspended until March 16 with no contest until March 7 for laceration under left eye.
Philip Rowe must have x-ray and MRI of right knee – if positive, then must be cleared by orthopedic or sports doctor, or no contest until Aug. 13; minimum suspension with no contest until March 16, no contact until March 7.
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