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The California Athletic Commission has released the medical suspensions for fighters from UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman. The information was obtained by MMA Junkie.

James Te Huna, who earned a co-main event victory over Joey Beltran, was dealt the longest suspension. Te Huna suffered likely fractures to his left elbow and left foot, as he informed the post-fight show after his win.

Te Huna was handed a 180-day suspension, but that could run longer if he’s unable to be cleared by a physician.

Mark Munoz, who lost in the main event to Chris Weidman, was also placed on suspension with lacerations to his face and a possible fractured mandible.

UFC ON FUEL TV: MUNOZ VS. WEIDMAN MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS

Mark Munoz is suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for TKO loss. Also suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for left scalp and right eyebrow laceration and possible fractured mandible.

James Te Huna is suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible left elbow fracture and left foot fracture, and suspended indefinitely pending an MRI submitted on or before Sept. 11.

Joey Beltran is suspended 60 days or until cleared by physician for two right orbital lacerations and a upper right side lip laceration.

Aaron Simpson is suspended 60 days or until cleared by a physician for a right eye laceration.

Kenny Robertson is suspended 60 days or until cleared by physician for right scalp laceration.

Josh Ferguson is suspended 60 days or until cleared by physician for right orbital laceration.

Andrew Craig is suspended 60 days or until cleared by physician for left eye brow laceration.

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Four fighters generated paychecks of at least $40,000 from their fights at UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman Wednesday night.

The numbers, obtained by MMA Junkie from the California State Athletic Commission, showed Aaron Simpson with the biggest pay day. “A-Train,” who was debuting at welterweight, brought home $46,000 for his victory over Kenny Robertson.

Chris Weidman, who defeated Mark Munoz in the main event, picked up $44,000. Munoz and Rafael dos Anjos each had at least $40,000 awarded.

These numbers do not include any locker room or sponsor bonus given to the fighters. They are just the reported salaries earned.

UFC ON FUEL TV: MUNOZ VS. WEIDMAN FIGHTER SALARIES

Chris Weidman: $44,000 (includes $22,000 win bonus)
def. Mark Munoz: $42,000

James Te Huna: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus)
def. Joey Beltran: $15,000

Aaron Simpson: $46,000 (includes $23,000 win bonus)
def. Kenny Robertson: $8,000

Francis Carmont: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Karlos Vemola: $14,000

T.J. Dillashaw: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Vaughan Lee: $8,000

Rafael Dos Anjos: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)
def. Anthony Njokuani: $14,000

Alex Caceres: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Damacio Page: $11,000

Chris Cariaso: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Ferguson: $8,000

Andrew Craig: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Rafael Natal: $12,000

Marcelo Guimaraes: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. Dan Stittgen: $6,000

Raphael Assuncao: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus)
def. Issei Tamura: $8,000

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While giving Chris Weidman credit, Chael Sonnen also took a bit of a jab at UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.

While an analyst on the UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman post-fight show, Sonnen declared Weidman the top man at 185 pounds. “The All-American” knocked out Mark Munoz in the main event, improving to 9-0 in his career.

There is no way to deny what we just saw; Weidman was on a roll. Now he is playing with the big boys. Now he is in the main event. The test was passed with flying colors. Chris Weidman, present company included, you are the best middleweight in the UFC.

Sonnen lost to Silva recently, and many feel like Weidman could become the next challenge. As far as his opinion goes, Sonnen believes Weidman is on course to do just that.

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Former UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch wanted to return to action Wednesday night at UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman. Issues with his knee, however, caused Fitch to pull out of a planned contest with Aaron Simpson.

Simpson went on to defeat Kenny Robertson in his debut at welterweight. The “A-Train” wanted Fitch, and maybe he will get him down the road, as Fitch pointed to a return this fall.

“Should be ready end of sept!” Fitch wrote on Twitter when asked about a potential match with Simpson, who said he would love to face Fitch on the post-fight show.

Fitch (23-4-1) has not competed since last December when he suffered just the second knockout loss of his career against Johny Hendricks.

By targeting a September return, Fitch could be included on either the UFC 152 or UFC on FUEL TV 5 event, as both take place late in the month.

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UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and his workout partners are some of the elite fighters in all of the world.

So, when Francis Carmont made his UFC debut last year, many felt he had a bright future inside the Octagon.

Wednesday night, Carmont improved to a perfect 3-0 with the promotion, defeating Karlos Vemola via rear-naked choke after rolling him into a crucifix. The bout was part of the main card at UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman.

Wow!!! What an amazing fight! Congrats @franciscarmont. So happy for him hard work pays! What a great finish!

— Georges St-Pierre(@GeorgesStPierre) July 12, 2012

Carmont, 30 years old, is now 19-7 in his MMA career. He owns victories over Magnus Cedenblad and Chris Camozzi in his UFC career.

Catch up with the big winners from tonight’s UFC on FUEL: Munoz vs. Weidman card. Featured here, Chris Weidman talks about the big elbow, and what he wants next, and James Te Huna discusses how tough Joey Beltran is.

More clips after the jump.

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UFC officials announced immediately after UFC on FUEL: Munoz vs. Weidman who the bonus recipients following tonight’s event were.

Fight of the Night: James Te Huna and Joey Beltran

Knockout of the Night: Chris Weidman

Submission of the Night: Alex Caceres

Each of these four fighters will receive a $40,000 bonus for their efforts.

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As always, we’ll have a live stream of the UFC on FUEL: Munoz vs. Weidman post fight press conference in the video above. The presser airs live shortly following today’s event. Expected to take part in the event are headliners Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman, as well as the big winners from tonight’s card.

Check back around 12am ET for the live stream. If you’re unable to catch it, don’t fret, we’ll have text and video highlights shortly after.

UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman takes place later tonight at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and airs live on FUEL TV at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The FUEL TV broadcast will be preceded by preliminary card on on Facebook at 5:45pm ET/2:45pm PT.

In the main event, the next middleweight contender could be determined as Mark Munoz takes on Chris Weidman.

Joey Beltran returns to the octagon as a light heavyweight, as he takes on James Te-Huna.

Aaron Simpson makes his welterweight debut as he challenges Kenny Robertson.

Karlos Vemola looks to limit the success of Francis Carmont in an intriguing bout.

Team Alpha Male’s T.J. Dillashaw takes on Vaughan Lee.

And the always tenacious Rafael dos Anjos takes on Anthony Njokuani.

Results and recap after the jump.

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The UFC continues its hectic week of action with UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman from San Jose, California Wednesday evening. But, before we can get to that, we had to have the official weigh-ins, which went down earlier today.

In the main event, middleweights Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman will collide in an important showdown. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva remains without a next challenger, and both Munoz and Weidman believe they can become that man.

In other main card action, James Te-Huna take on an returning Joey Beltran, Aaron Simpson debuts at welterweight against Kenny Robertson, Karlos Vemola faces Francis Carmont, T.J. Dillashaw meets Vaughan Lee, and Rafael dos Anjos battles Anthony Njokuani.

UFC ON FUEL TV: MUNOZ VS. WEIDMAN WEIGH-IN RESULTS

Main Card (FUEL TV)

Mark Munoz (186 lbs.) vs. Chris Weidman (186 lbs.)

James Te Huna (205 lbs.) vs. Joey Beltran (205 lbs.)

Aaron Simpson (171 lbs.) vs. Kenny Robertson (170 lbs.)

Karlos Vemola (186 lbs.) vs. Francis Carmont (186 lbs.)

T.J. Dillashaw (136 lbs.) vs. Vaughan Lee (135 lbs.)

Rafael dos Anjos (156 lbs.) vs. Anthony Njokuani (156 lbs.)

Prelim Card (Facebook)

Damacio Page (136 lbs.) vs. Alex Caceres (136 lbs.)

Chris Cariaso (125 lbs.) vs. Josh Ferguson (125 lbs.)

Rafael Natal (186 lbs.) vs. Andrew Craig (185 lbs.)

Marcelo Guimaraes (171 lbs.) vs. Dan Stittgen (170 lbs.)

Raphael Assuncao (136 lbs.) vs. Issei Tamura (135 lbs.)