Medical Suspensions Issued For TUF 27 Finale

MMA Junkie reports that medical suspensions for the TUF 27 Finale have been issued by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. A total of 12 fighters were suspended, with Brad Tavarres, Mike Trizano and five others out a possible six months. Here’s the full list:

Brad Tavares: needs nasal fracture cleared by doctor and left ulnar fracture cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019; minimum suspension until Sept. 5 with no contact until Aug. 21.

Mike Trizano: needs right lower leg and left knee x-rayed and MRI of left hand third metacarpal; if positive, must have orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019. Minimum suspension until Aug. 6 without contact until July 28.

Martin Bravo: needs fractured right foot cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019; minimum suspension until Aug. 21 with no contact until Aug. 6.

Barb Honchak: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Alessio Di Chirico: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Julian Marquez: Needs MRI of right shoulder; if positive, must be cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019.

Luis Pena: needs left foot (great toe) x-rayed; if positive, must have doctor clearance or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019. Minimum suspension until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Richie Smullen: needs dental clearance by dentist on lower teeth or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019. Minimum suspension until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Allan Zuniga: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Bryce Mitchell: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Matt Bessette: Needs MRI of left knee MCL tear; if positive, must have orthopedic doctor clearance or suspended until Jan. 3, 2019. Minimum suspension until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.

Oskar Piechota: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28.