Brian Ortega could potentially be on the sidelines for the rest of 2021. The UFC featherweight contender has been given a six-month suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission unless he’s cleared by a doctor for a right orbital blowout fracture following his championship defeat to Alexander Volkanovski at Saturday’s UFC 266 . Only with clearance will Ortega’s suspension be reduced to 60 days with no contact for 45 days. On Tuesday, MMA Junkie acquired a full list of the UFC 266 medical suspensions handed out by the NAC from MixedMartialArts.com , the Association of Boxing Commission’s official record keeper. Ortega is one of 10 fighters who is facing potential six-month suspensions following their respective bouts at UFC 266. Below is the full list of medical suspensions from UFC 266:

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UFC 266 medical suspensions: Brian Ortega facing potential six-month suspension for orbital fracture – MMA Junkie

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