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UFC 256 Medical Suspensions: Seven Fighters Face Possible 180-Day Suspensions

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UFC 256 took its toll on its competitors.

According to promotional paperwork provided to mixedmartialarts.com on Friday, seven different Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters from the recent pay-per-view card face lengthy suspensions. Headlining the event was a flyweight championship affair, where Deiveson Figueiredo fought to a thrilling draw to retain his belt against Brandon Moreno. For their hard-fought battle that raged on for 25 minutes, both men are facing potential 180-day suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.