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UFC Vegas 23 medical suspensions: Mackenzie Dern among six fighters facing six-month suspensions

The list of medical suspensions for UFC Vegas 23 are out, with six fighters facing six months away from the cage.

It may be a while before three main card winners return, as Mackenzie Dern (right thumb), Arnold Allen (left hand) and Julian Marquez (right hand) face six month suspensions pending further examination and clearance.

Jim Miller (left foot), John Makdessi (right cheekbone, right foot), and Ignacio Bahamondes (nose, left hand) are among the other fighters who could be handed the same layoff.

The full list of suspensions released by The Nevada State Athletic Commission can be seen below (via MMA Fighting):

Marvin Vettori: Suspended until May 2, no contact until April 25 (left eyebrow cut)

Kevin Holland: Suspended until May 2, no contact until April 25 (left eyebrow cut)

Arnold Allen: Must receive clearance from orthopedic doctor on positive result from X-ray on left hand or no contest until Oct.