Tuesday, 30 December 2008

UFC 92 FIGHTER MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS!!


  • Forrest Griffin - suspended until June 27 due to possible broken left hand (can be cleared early by orthopedic doctor and negative x-ray); minimum suspension until Feb. 12 with no contact until Jan. 28 for precautionary reasons
  • Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira - suspended until Feb. 27 with no contact until Feb. 12 for precautionary reasons
  • Mike Massenzio - suspended until Jan. 28 with no contact until Jan. 19 for precautionary reasons
  • Wanderlei Silva - suspended until Feb. 27 with no contact until Feb. 12 for precautionary reasons
  • Mostapha Al Turk - suspended until June 27 due to broken nose (can be cleared early by orthopedic doctor); minimum suspension until Feb. 27 with no contact until Feb. 12 due to lacerations over left eye and on top of head
  • Mike Wessel - suspended until Feb. 12 with no contact until Jan. 28 for precautionary reasons
  • Mat Hamill - suspended until Feb. 12 with no contact until Jan. 28 due to cut under left eye
  • Reese Andy - suspended until June 27 due to possible orbital fracture (can be cleared early by orthopedic doctor and negative CT Scan); minimum suspension until Feb. 27 with no contact until Feb. 12 for precautionary reasons
  • Brad Blackburn - must be cleared by neurologist for left arm tingling/numbness before next fight; suspended until June 27 due to nasal fracture (can be cleared early by ENT doctor); minimum suspension until Feb. 12 with no contact until Jan. 28 for precautionary reasons
  • Dan Evensen - suspended until June 27 due to left knee damage (can be cleared early by orthopedic doctor); minimum suspension until Jan. 28 with no contact until Jan. 19 for precautionary reasons
  • Patrick Barry - suspended until Jan. 28 with no contact until Jan. 19 due to right elbow injury