Golden Boy MMA Medical Suspensions: Chuck Liddell Handed Indefinite Term After KO Defeat
Chuck Liddell has been suspended indefinitely following his first round knockout loss to Tito Ortiz at Golden Boy MMA’s inaugural event this past Saturday.
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“The Iceman” must apply to have his indefinite suspension lifted by CSAC before he can compete again. Liddell, who turns 49 in December, wasn’t certain of his MMA future following his loss to Ortiz. The former UFC light heavyweight champion hadn’t fought since 2010 before coming out of retirement to compete for the Oscar De La Hoya-led promotion. Liddell has lost by KO or TKO in his last four professional bouts.
Ortiz, meanwhile, was suspended for 180 days unless he receives
doctor clearance for a possible fracture to his left shoulder as
well as an injury to his left knee. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy”
stated the he doesn’t plan on fighting again.
Golden Boy MMA Medical Suspensions:
Chuck Liddell: Suspended indefinitely, see California commission; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to KO loss
Tito Ortiz: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left shoulder, left knee
Efrain Escudero: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to right hand
Gleison Tibau: Suspended 60 days or until cleared by physician for laceration to left eyelid; recommend fight weight of at least 165lbs.
Walel Watson: Suspended 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact with no exception due to KO loss
Albert Morales: Suspended 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact with no exception due to hard bout
Joe Roye: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left foot #5 digital toe
Craig Wilkerson: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left leg, left eardrum; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to hard bout
Dave Terrel: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to right jaw; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to hard bout
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