Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov could be sidelined for a significant period following his recent defeat. Medical suspensions released by the California State Athletic Commission reveal a potential 180-day suspension unless Nurmagomedov receives clearance for a possible left hand fracture.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 's recent fight against Merab Dvalishvili has resulted in a potential 180-day suspension for the former UFC champion. According to medical suspensions released by the California State Athletic Commission , Nurmagomedov is facing the lengthy suspension unless he receives physician clearance for a possible fracture to his left hand or index finger.
Nurmagomedov suffered a unanimous decision loss to Dvalishvili in a bantamweight title bout on Saturday night at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Dvalishvili, like all fighters on the card, received a seven-day mandatory rest period. The California State Athletic Commission has outlined various suspension lengths based on the severity of injuries sustained during the fight. For instance, a fighter suffering a knockout loss faces a 45-day suspension with 30 days of mandatory no contact, while a laceration to the nose results in a 60-day suspension and 60 days of mandatory no contact. A potential fracture to a right foot and a possible broken jaw could lead to an 180-day suspension and 180 days of no contact. This news comes amidst other developments in the MMA world, including manager claims of a 'completely different plan' for Islam Makhachev, Pereira's request for a matchup at UFC 313, and Ankalaev issuing a warning. Additionally, the MMA landscape is undergoing further shifts with the confirmation of Bellator MMA's end and the transition of all content and fight events to the PFL brand. Furthermore, the PFL has announced plans to allow elbows for all fights in 2025
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