UFC on ESPN+ 27 medical suspensions: Joseph Benavidez facing lengthy sit after loss

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UFC on ESPN+ 27 medical suspensions: Joseph Benavidez facing lengthy sit after loss

Joseph Benavidez is among seven fighters facing medical suspensions after UFC on ESPN+ 27.

Tuesday, MMA Junkie acquired a list of medical suspensions from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, the commissioning body that oversaw the event.

In his third UFC title fight, Benavidez (28-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) was once again unsuccessful. In Round 2, Benavidez was bloodied by a clash of heads and knocked out moments later by Deiveson Figueiredo.

As a result of injuries sustained, Benavidez was suspended 90 days by regulatory body. Public documents show a suture as a reason for suspension.

Complete UFC on ESPN+ 27 medical suspensions:

Norma Dumont: Suspended 60 days with no contact, or until cleared by physician.

Aalon Cruz: Suspended 30 days with no contact, or until cleared by physician.

TJ Brown: Suspended 30 days with no contact, or until cleared by physician.

Tom Breese: Suspended 30 days with no contact, or until cleared by physician.

Ion Cutelaba: Suspended 30 days with no contact, or until cleared by physician.

Joseph Benavidez: Suspended 90 days with no contact, or until suture is cleared by physician.

Zarah Fairn: Suspended 60 days with no contact or until left orbital x-ray is cleared by physician.

UFC on ESPN+ 27 took place Saturday at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va. It streamed on ESPN+.

UFC on ESPN+ 27 medical suspensions: Joseph Benavidez facing lengthy sit after loss