UFC on FX 6 Medical Suspensions Report | UFC NEWS

By BJPENN.COM News - December 19, 2012


UFC on FX 6 took place last Friday from a sold out Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center in Queensland, Australia.

The event served as the “TUF SMASHES: Aus vs. UK” Finale and featured a host of international talent.

Seven of the evenings fighters received medical suspensions of up to six months.

Here is the list:

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

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