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+.
