Yahoo Sports John Dodson, Several Others, Suspended for 180 Days Following UFC Norfolk
Dustin Poirier and Anthony Pettis put on a Fight of the Night performance in the UFC Fight Night 120 main event on Saturday, but it came with a cost. Both are on the medical suspension list issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Despite being bloodied early, Pettis fought on into the third round, attacking the entire time, until he was forced to tap out in a mad scramble that saw Poirier end up in top position.
Pettis’ face a crimson mask by the time the fight was over, but it appeared a rib injury forced him to finally succumb to Poirier’s punishment.
Poirier walked away with a 30-day suspension following the fight, while Pettis is sidelined for 60 days.
Several other fighters, led by bantamweights John Dodson and Raphael Assuncao, were assessed 180-day suspensions unless they are able to get medical clearance sooner.
UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier vs. Pettis took place on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va.
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UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier vs. Pettis Medical Suspensions
Dustin Poirier: Suspended 30 days
Anthony Pettis: Suspended 60 days
Diego Sanchez: Suspended 60 days
Junior Albini: Suspended 30 days
Cezar Ferreira: Suspended 60 days
Nate Marquardt: Suspended 180 days unless cleared by a facial CT scan; Minimum suspension of 30 days
Raphael Assuncao: Suspended 180 days unless cleared by an x-ray of his right ankle; Minimum suspension of 30 days
Matthew Lopez: Suspended 60 days because of knockout
Joe Lauzon: Suspended 45 days
Marlon Moraes: Suspended 30 days
John Dodson: Suspended 180 days unless cleared by an x-ray of his left hand
Michel Quinones: Suspended 30 days
Nina Ansaroff: Suspended 180 days unless cleared by an MRI of her left knee; Minimum suspension of 30 days
Court McGee: Suspended 45 days
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