WEC 44 Medical Suspensions Announced
Posted by Larry Csonka on 11.20.2009
Seven fighters suspended…
- The Nevada State Athletic Commission has issued seven medical suspensions to fighters that participated in the WEC 44 event. Diego Nunes, Cub Swanson and Antonio Banuelos could be out for up to six months.
* Mike Brown: Suspended until Jan. 3 with no contact until Dec. 19 due to lacerations above both eyes
* Rob McCullough: Suspended until Jan. 3 with no contact until Dec. 19 for precautionary reasons
* Karen Darabedyan: Suspended until Dec. 19 with no contact until Dec. 10 due to a laceration on right cheek
* Will Kerr: Suspended until Dec. 19 with no contact until Dec. 10 due to a laceration on right cheek
* Diego Nunes: Suspended and no contact until May 18 due to a right orbital blowout fracture; can return earlier if cleared by an oral and maxi facial surgeon
* Cub Swanson: Suspended and no contact until May 18 due to a broken left hand; can return earlier if cleared by an orthopedic doctor
* Antonio Banuelos: Suspended and no contact until May 18 due to a fractured nose; can return earlier if cleared by an ENT doctor