How Long Will Broken Rib Sideline Woodley?

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UFC Vegas 11 injuries and medical suspensions for the athletes who competed at the “Covington vs Woodley”-led event this past weekend (Sat., Sept. 19, 2020) from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, have been released by Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

Leading the way in mandatory sits is Tyron Woodley, who was tagged with a six-month suspension following his five-round war against Colby Covington in the main event, which he lost via fifth round technical knockout (TKO). “The Chosen One” suffered a broken rib in the final frame which will keep him out for the rest of the year, and likely the first quarter of 2021.

Here is the complete list of injuries and suspensions via The Underground.

Woodley must have left Costochondral tear cleared by Orthopedic Dr or no contest until 03/19/21; minimum suspension no contest until 11/04/20, no contact until 10/20/20

Niko Price must have right hand X-ray, if positive must have Orthopedic Dr clearance or no contest until 03/19/21; minimum suspension no contest until 11/04/20, no contact until 10/20/20

Gerald Meerschaert ​suspended until 11/04/20, No contact until 10/20/20

Ryan Spann ​suspended until 11/04/20, No contact until 10/20/20

Markos must have left elbow cleared by Dr or no contest until 03/19/21, minimum suspension no contest until 10/20/20, no contact until 10/11/20

Kevin Holland must have left eyebrow laceration cleared by Dr or no contest until 10/20/20, no contact until 10/11/20

Jordan Espinosa suspended until 10/20/20, No contact until 10/11/20 – Left tibia contusion

Dvorak suspended until 10/20/20, No contact until 10/11/20 – Right foot pain

Alpar must have nasal fracture cleared by ENT or no contest until 03/19/21; minimum suspend no contest until 11/19/20, no contact until 11/04/20

Journey Newson suspended until 11/19/20, No contact until 11/04/20 – Left eye laceration

Ewell s​uspended until 10/20/20, No contact until 10/11/20 – Facial lacerations

Irwin Rivera suspended until 10/20/20, No contact until 10/11/20 – Facial abrasions

Jerome Rivera suspended until 11/04/20, No contact until 10/20/20

Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases. In addition, not all injuries are recorded during the post-fight examination and often times surface in follow-up tests.

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