Conor McGregor Potentially Sidelined Until 2017

The blockbuster UFC 202 card is now in the rearview mirror as the event took place this past Saturday (August 20, 2016) live on pay-per-view from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured a highly-anticipated rematch between No. 5-ranked lightweight Nate Diaz and reigning featherweight champion Conor McGregor. McGregor ended up taking home a majority decision after a five round war, but he may not have left the Octagon completely unscathed.

McGregor showed up to the post-fight press conference on crutches due to an apparent leg injury, and it’s now clear that he could potentially be sidelined until 2017 according to the official UFC 202 medical suspensions. However, it’s also very possible that the Irishman could be cleared earlier, as he said that his leg was simply sore from the plethora of leg kicks he threw throughout the bout.

Check out the full list of medical suspensions below courtesy of MMAFighting.com:

Conor McGregor: Must have left foot/ankle fracture cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until 02/17/17; minimum suspension until 10/20, no contact until 10/05

Artem Lobov: Must have right leg and ankle x-rayed; if positive then must have orthopedic clearance or no contest until 02/17/17

Neil Magny: Must have left leg x-rayed, if positive then must have orthopedic clearance or no contest until 02/17/17; minimum suspension until 09/20, no contact until 09/11
Glover Teixeira: Suspended until 11/19, no contact until 10/20

Sabah Homasi: Suspended until 10/20, no contact until 10/05

Max Griffin: Suspended until 10/20, no contact until 10/05

Rick Story: Suspended until 10/05, no contact until 09/20

Hyun Gyu Lim: Suspended until 10/05, no contact until 09/20

Takeya Mizugaki: Suspended until 10/05, no contact until 09/20

Lorenz Larkin: Suspended until 10/05, no contact until 09/20 due to left eyebrow and shin lacerations

Marvin Vettori: Suspended until 10/05, no contact until 09/20 due to left eyebrow laceration

Nate Diaz: Suspended until 09/20, no contact until 09/11 due to left eyebrow cut

Chris Avila: Suspended until 09/20, no contact until 09/11 due to left leg pain