In the wake of The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale, several fighters from the event have been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Most notably is main card opener Pat Barry. “HD” was heading into his Heavyweight fight with Shane Del Rosario with a dismal 1-3 record in his past four fights. It was a must win situation and after a brief scare late in the first round, Barry blasted Del Rosario with monster punches to get a TKO victory early in the second. En route to the emphatic KO, Barry suffered a broken foot that could have him sidelined for up to six months if he’s not cleared before then.
Here’s the full list of injury suspensions from Saturday’s fight night:
Matt Mitrione: Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 15
Shane del Rosario: Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 15
Pat Barry: Suspended until June 15 and must undergo X-ray on right foot but may be cleared early by orthopedic physician
James Head: Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 15 due to right upper eyelid laceration
Marcos Vinicius Borges Pancini: Suspended until June 15 but may be cleared early by an ENT physician or Maxillofacial surgeon for right infraorbital rim fracture, anterior right maxillary sinus and nasal fractures; regardless, suspended until Feb. 14 with no contact until Jan. 30
Vinc Pichel: Suspended until June 15 but may have left foot cleared early by an orthopedic physician; regardless, suspended until Feb. 14 with no contact until Jan. 30
Nick Catone: Suspended until Jan. 15 with no contact until Jan. 6
Reuben Duran: Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 15
John Cofer: Suspended until June 15 but may be cleared early by an orthopedic doctor or negative X-ray on right shoulder
Jared Papazian: Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 15 for laceration above left eye
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