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UFC on FX 6 medical suspensions

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UFC on FX 6 went down this past weekend and seven fighters from the fight card have been given up to six month suspensions.

Due to no regulatory body in Australia, UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner released the information.

UFC on FX 6 took place from the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia on December 15.

Check out the full list of UFC on FX 6 thanks to MMAJunkie.com below.

  • 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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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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