Today the UFC released the suspension information directly to mixedmartialarts.com for last weekend’s UFC 188 in Mexico City, Mexico.

As there is no sanctioning organization in Mexico for mixed martial arts, the UFC acts as it’s own governing body and provides the suspensions to MMA LLC, which acts as the record and suspension keeper for the Association of Boxing Commissions.

Clay Collard: Upper lip laceration; Suspension 45 days no fight, 30 days no contact

Alejandro Perez: L infraorbital laceration; Suspension 30 days no fight, 21 days no contact

Henry Cejudo: Nasal laceration; Suspension 30 days no fight, 21 days no contact

Cain Velasquez: L upper eyelid and R eyebrow; Suspension 45 days no fight, 30 days no contact

Gabriel Benitez: 180 days or clear R wrist/knee and L thumb/foot by Ortho

Francisco Trevino: 180 days or clear R knee by Ortho

Fabricio Werbum: 180 days or clear MRI of R knee and R thumb and nasal x-ray

Gilbert Melendez: 30 days no fight, 21 days no contact

Eddie Alvarez: 180 days or clear by Ophthalmologist. 

In addition to the specific suspensions listed, all athletes competing received a mandatory seven day rest period.

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