While a pair of fighters did receive potentially lengthy medical suspensions following this past weekend’s UFC 272 event, Renato Moicano wasn’t one of them.
Despite taking significant visible damage in a five-round battle with former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (31-13 MMA, 20-11 UFC), Moicano (16-5-1 MMA, 8-5 UFC) was only ordered out for two months after Saturday’s card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
That’s according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s official orders, which The Underground today obtained.
Jalin Turner (12-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC), who scored an impressive second-round TKO over Jamie Mullarkey (14-5 MMA 3-2 UFC), and Kennedy Nzechukwu (9-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC), who suffered a split-decision loss to Nicolae Negumereanu (12-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), each face potential six-month orders. Each can be cleared by an orthopedic doctor following X-rays of their injuries.
Additionally, UFC 272 headliner Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA, 12-9 UFC) was ordered to get an MRI done within the next two weeks and to have it compared to an October 2019 scan for clearance.
Athletes over the age of 35 are generally expected to face additional scrutiny for licensure in Nevada. Masvidal is 37.
Commission officials declined to offer any additional information when contacted by The Underground.
Check out the full list of suspensions in the gallery below.
Dustin Jacoby: Suspend until April 5, with no contact in training until March 27
Michal Oleksiejczuk: Suspended until March 27, with no contact in training until March 20
Devonte Smith: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
Tim Elliott: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
Tagir Ulanbekov: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
No suspensions issued.
Maryna Moroz: Suspended until March 27 with no contact in training until March 20
Mariya Agapova: Suspended until April 5 with no contact in training until March 27
Nicolae Negumereanu: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
Kennedy Nzechukwu: Must have right hand and left foot X-rayed, if positive must be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until Sept. 2; minimum suspension of no contest until April 5, with no contact in training until March 27
Marina Rodriguez: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5 due to right eyebrow cut
Yan Xiaonan: Suspended until April 5 with no contact in training until March 27; tooth No. 9 injured
Greg Hardy: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
Kevin Holland: Suspended until March 27 with no contact in training until March 20
Alex Oliveira: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
Bryce Mitchell: Suspended until April 5 with no contact in training until March 27
Edson Barboza: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5 due to cuts above left eyeborw
Rafael dos Anjos: Suspended until May 5 with no contact in training until April 20
Renato Moicano: Suspended until May 5 with no contact in training until April 20
Colby Covington: Suspended until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
Jorge Masvidal: Masvidal must have follow-up MRI with and without contrast in two weeks, needs to take MRI report from Oct. 21, 2019 for comparison; due date March 19; minimum suspension until April 20 with no contact in training until April 5
