Bellator's Gonzalez handed indefinite ban due to unreported stab wound

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Following his fight at Bellator 170 in Inglewood, Christian Gonzalez received an unusual medical suspension even by MMA standards.

The California State Athletic Commission released the post-fight medical report to MMA Fighting on Wednesday, and Gonzalez received an indefinite term on the sidelines for not reporting a stab wound he had suffered prior to fight night.

Considering he would go on to lose by second-round TKO, it's probably lucky that Gonzalez's existing condition didn't lead to anything worse.

Brennan Ward is also out indefinitely after being on the wrong end of a flying knee knockout courtesy of Paul Daley. Four others were suspended for 180 days.

All fighters are eligible to compete before their suspensions run their course, pending clearance from a physician.

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