Kedzie suspended up to 6 months, complete SF suspensions

Julie Kedzie was on the verge of pulling the upset against one of the most popular fighters in women’s mixed martial arts today. Then Miesha Tate grabbed an arm. The Jackson’s MMA product held on for as long as she could but was ultimately forced to tap to Tate’s armbar at 3:28 of the bout’s third round. For her efforts, Kedzie could be out for as long as six months with a potential left rotator cuff injury.

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Derek Brunson: Suspended 45 days (no contact for 30 days) for knockout

Lumumba Sayers: Suspended 60 days (no contact for 60 days) for cuts on right eye and left scalp

T.J. Cook: Suspended 45 days (no contact for 30 days) for knockout and indefinitely or until cleared by doctor for possible neck fracture

Ovince St. Preux: Suspended 180 days (no contact for 180 days) for painful left thumb injury

Julie Kedzie: Suspended 180 days (no contact for 180 days) or until cleared by doctor for possible left shoulder rotator cuff injury.

Miesha Tate: Suspended 45 days (no contact for 30 days) for hard bout.

Keith Berry: Suspended 45 days (no contact for 30 days) for TKO and indefinitely or until cleared by doctor for hyper extension to left knee.

Hiroko Yamanaka: Suspended for 60 days (no contact for 60 days) for cut to right interior eye.

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