UFC on FX 6 Medical Suspensions Announced
Posted by Larry Csonka on 12.19.2012
Who is out and for how long?
- According to mmajunkie.com, UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner released the following medical suspensions from the UFC on FX6 event. All UFC on FX 6 fighters were issued mandatory 21-day suspensions, and the additional suspensions were also announced…
* Robert Whittaker: suspended six months due to a right-hand injury, though a doctor can clear him early
* Rousimar Palhares: suspended six months due to a right-foot injury, though an orthopedic doctor can clear him early
* Chad Mendes: suspended six months due to a left-foot injury, though a doctor can clear him early
* Joe Beltran: suspended six months due to a right-hand injury, though a doctor can clear him early
* Mike Pierce: suspended six months due to facial injuries, though a maxillofacial surgeon can clear him early; regardless, suspended for 30 days for precautionary reasons
* Brendan Loughnane: suspended six months due to a left-foot injury, though a doctor can clear him early
* Mike Wilkinson: suspended six months due to a jaw injury, though a doctor can clear him early
