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UFC 327 medical suspensions: 6 fighters handed indefinite terms
TL;DR
Six fighters, including Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka, received indefinite medical suspensions following UFC 327. The Florida Athletic Commission has not disclosed the specific reasons for these suspensions.
Key points
- Six fighters received indefinite suspensions after UFC 327
- Carlos Ulberg underwent surgery for a torn ACL
- Jiri Prochazka also received an indefinite suspension
- Curtis Blaydes suffered a broken nose and fractured orbital
- The Florida Athletic Commission released the list of suspensions
Carlos UlbergJiri ProchazkaAzamat MurzakanovCurtis Blaydes
Carlos Ulberg isn’t the only fighter who could be on the shelf for an extended period following UFC 327.
Ulberg was one of six fighters who received an indefinite suspension following the April 11 event at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The Florida Athletic Commission recently released a full list of medical suspensions from UFC 327. The exact nature of each suspension was not revealed.
Ulberg recently underwent surgery after suffering a torn ACL early in his light heavyweight championship fight against Jiri Prochazka. Despite that injury, “Black Jag” was able to finish his opponent with a left hook and follow-up punches 3:45 into the opening stanza. Prochazka also received an indefinite suspension following the bout. Both Ulberg and Prochazka must received medical clearance before returning to active competition.
Four other fighters from UFC 327 also received indefinite terms: Azamat Murzakanov, Curtis Blaydes, Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker. Blaydes recently revealed that he suffered a broken nose and fractured orbital during his heavyweight clash against Josh Hokit.
UFC 327 medical suspensions
Carlos Ulberg: Indefinite suspension, must receive medical clearance before fighting again.
Jiri Prochazka: Indefinite suspension, must receive medical clearance before fighting again.
Azamat Murzakanov: Indefinite suspension, must receive medical clearance before fighting again.
Q&A
What are the reasons for the indefinite medical suspensions at UFC 327?
The specific reasons for the indefinite medical suspensions have not been disclosed by the Florida Athletic Commission.
Which fighters received indefinite suspensions after UFC 327?
The fighters who received indefinite suspensions include Carlos Ulberg, Jiri Prochazka, Azamat Murzakanov, Curtis Blaydes, Dominick Reyes, and Johnny Walker.
What injuries did Curtis Blaydes sustain at UFC 327?
Curtis Blaydes suffered a broken nose and a fractured orbital during his fight against Josh Hokit.
