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UFC Vegas 17 medical suspensions: 10 fighters facing potential six-month layoffs, including Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson

The aftermath of the last UFC card of 2020 could see a number of fighters out of action until mid-2021.

UFC Vegas 17 main event victor Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson leads a list of 10 fighters who are facing potential six-month suspensions. Thompson’s right leg appeared to be limited in the latter stages of his fight with Geoff Neal this past Saturday and as it turns out he will require an MRI of his right knee and thigh as well as an X-ray of his right hand. Positive results mean Thompson will need orthopedic clearance or be sidelined until June 18.