Matt Brown could be out six months after a grueling bout with Robbie Lawler. | Jeff Sherwood/Sherdog.com
Five rounds in the UFC will take a toll on a fighter’s body, but 25 minutes between Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler left the two competitors in opposing positions following UFC on Fox 12.
Not only did Brown lose Saturday’s main event by unanimous decision, but “The Immortal” is also potentially going to be on the shelf for a maximum of 180 days with a possible fracture to the nasal area. If cleared by a physician, Brown could only be out of action for 30 to 45 days.
Meanwhile, Lawler was only handed a mandatory seven-day rest period by the commission.
Below is the full list of medical recommendations for all 24 of Saturday’s participants.
UFC on Fox 12 Medical Suspensions:
Matt Brown: 180 days for possible fracture to open nasal area, 60 days for laceration to nasal area, unless cleared by physician. 30/45 days, no exception
Robbie Lawler: Seven day mandatory rest period
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: 60 days for laceration to right eyebrow, unless cleared by physician. 30/45 days, no exception
Anthony Johnson: Seven day mandatory rest period
Clay Guida: 60 days for facial laceration, unless cleared by physician. 30/45 days, no exception
Dennis Bermudez: Seven-day mandatory rest period
Josh Thomson: 60 days for laceration to right eyelid, unless cleared by physician. Seven day mandatory rest period
Bobby Green: Seven day mandatory rest period
Daron Cruickshank: 60 days for laceration to left eyelid, unless cleared by physician. Seven day mandatory rest period
Jorge Masvidal: Seven day mandatory rest period
Kyle Kingsbury: 30/45 days, no exception
Patrick Cummins: Seven day mandatory rest period
Hernani Perpetuo: Indefinite suspension for possible fracture to left wrist, right foot. Must be cleared by physician
Tim Means: 180 days for possible fracture to finger, unless cleared by physician. Seven day mandatory rest period
Mike de la Torre: Seven day mandatory rest period
Brian Ortega: Seven day mandatory rest period
Tiago dos Santos e Silva: Seven day mandatory rest period
Akbarh Arreola: Seven day mandatory rest period
Gilbert Burns: 180 days for possible fracture to left thumb, 60 days for laceration to right eyebrow and scalp, unless cleared by physician. Seven day mandatory rest period
Andreas Stahl: 180 days for possible fracture to left cheek and nasal areal, unless cleared by physician. Seven day mandatory rest period
Juliana de Lima Carneiro: Seven day mandatory rest period
Joanna Jedrzejczyk: Seven day mandatory rest period
Steven Siler: 60 days for laceration to left thumb, unless cleared by physician. Seven day mandatory rest period