UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson successfully defended his title on Saturday night, with his KO victory over #1 contender Joseph Benavidez in the main event of UFC on FOX 9 in Sacramento, California.
The December 14 card was packed with entertaining bouts that included some solid finishes.
Some of the UFC on FOX 9 fighters, such as Urijah Faber, Mac Danzig and Court McGee, face potential six-month suspensions for various concerns. While every fighter on the card has received at least a mandatory seven-day rest period.
Here is a full list of the UFC on FOX 9 medical suspensions as supplied by MMAWeekly:
Joseph Benavidez is suspended for 60 days pending a CT scan/full neurological evaluation and clearance by neurologist. He faces a minimum 45-day suspension with no contact for 30 days.
Urijah Faber is suspended for 180 days due to injuries to both hands and his left wrist unless cleared by a doctor.
Michael McDonald is suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days. He is required to get a full neurological evaluation and clearance by a doctor.
Nik Lentz is suspended for 60 days due to a facial laceration and must get medical clearance.
advertisement – continue reading belowMac Danzig is suspended for 180 days due to a possible fractured nose and must get medical clearance. He also faces a 60-day suspension due to multiple cuts to his face and head, must get a CT scan of his left elbow/shoulder/clavicle, and get medical clearance.
Ryan LaFlare is suspended for 60 days due to a cut around his left eye and must get medical clearance.
Court McGee is suspended for 180 days due to a possible left orbital fracture and vision problems and must get clearance from an ophthalmologist. He also faces a 60-day suspension for a cut around his left eye.
Edson Barboza is suspended for 60 days due to a head laceration and must get medical clearance.
advertisement – continue reading belowZach Makovsky is suspended for 60 days due to possible fractured left hand and must get medical clearance.
Scott Jorgensen is suspended for 60 days due to a cut around his right eye and must get medical clearance.
Cody McKenzie is suspended for 60 days due to a cut around his right eye and must get medical clearance.
Sam Stout is suspended for 60 days due to a cut around his right eye and must get medical clearance.
Roger Bowling is suspended for 60 days due to a cut around his right eye and must get medical clearance. He also faces a minimum 45-day suspension with no contact for 30 days due to TKO loss.