UFC 283 Medical Suspensions: Deiveson Figueiredo Facing Potential 6-Month Term
It could be a while before Deiveson Figueiredo makes his debut in the UFC’s bantamweight division.
According to UFC 283 medical suspensions released by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA), Figueiredo must be cleared by a facial CT scan or face a 180-term. At a minimum, he is suspended for 45 days. Figueiredo revealed on Instagram that he may need surgery for a fractured orbital. The Brazilian lost the flyweight belt to Brandon Moreno via doctor’s stoppage when his right eye swelled completely shut after three rounds.
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Multiple other fighters from UFC 283 are facing potential six-month terms including Lauren Murphy, Paul Craig, Ihor Potieria, Melquizael Costa, Cody Stamman, Warlley Alves, Nicolas Dalby and Josiane Nunes
UFC 283 Medical Suspensions:
Glover Teixeira: 180 days or cleared by new facial CT scan. Also suspended mandatory 45 days.
Jamahal Hill: 180 days or cleared by new facial CT scan. Also suspended mandatory 30 days.
Deiveson Figueiredo: 180 days or cleared by facial CT scan. Also suspended mandatory 45 days.
Brandon Moreno: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Gilbert Burns: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Neil Magny: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Lauren Murphy: 180 days or cleared by new facial CT scan. Also suspended mandatory 45 days.
Jessica Andrade: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Paul Craig: 180 days or or cleared by new facial CT scan. Also suspended mandatory 45 days.
Johnny Walker: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Mauricio Rua: Suspended mandatory 14 days for TKO loss.
Ihor Potieria: Suspension 180 days or cleared by right hand X-ray. Also suspended mandatory 14 days.
Gregory Rodrigues: Suspended 60 days for KO loss.
Brunno Ferreira: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Thiago Moises: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Melquizael Costa: 180 days or cleared by left hand X-ray. Also suspended mandatory 30 days.
Gabriel Bonfim: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Mounir Lazzez: Suspended mandatory 30 days for laceration.
Shamil Abdurakhimov: Suspended 45 days for TKO loss.
Jailton Almeida: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Luan Lacerda: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Cody Stamann: 180 days or cleared by left forearm X-ray. Also suspended mandatory 30 days.
Ismael Bonfim: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
Terrance McKinney: Suspended mandatory 90 days for KO loss.
Warlley Alves: 180 days or cleared by ortho for toe, oral and maxillofacial surgeon for orbital. Also suspended mandatory 30 days.
Nicolas Dalby: 180 days or cleared by right elbow and left thumb X-rays. Also suspended mandatory 30 days.
Josiane Nunes: 180 days or cleared by right arm X-ray. Also suspended mandatory 30 days.
Zarah Fairn dos Santos: Suspended mandatory 30 days.
Saimon Oliveira: Suspended 45 days for TKO loss.
Daniel Marcos: Suspended mandatory 14 days.
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