UFC 137: 10 fighters suspended, Vera out six months
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to 10 fighters from this past weekend’s UFC 137 event. Nick Diaz:…
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to 10 fighters from this past weekend’s UFC 137 event.
Nick Diaz: Suspended until Nov. 29 with no contact until Nov. 20 for precautionary reasons
B.J. Penn: Suspended until Dec. 29 with no contact until Dec. 14 for precautionary reasons
Matt Mitrione: Suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until No. 29 for precautionary reasons
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic: Suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until No. 29 for precautionary reasons
George Roop: Suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until Nov. 29 due to lacerations
Dennis Siver: Suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until No. 29 for precautionary reasons
Tyson Griffin: Suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until No. 29 for precautionary reasons
Bart Palaszewski: Suspended until April 28 due a possible right-hand break, though he can be cleared early by an orthopedic doctor; regardless, suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until Nov. 29 for precautionary reasons
Brandon Vera: Suspended until April 28 due a left-elbow ligament tear, though he can be cleared early by an orthopedic doctor; regardless, suspended until Dec. 14 with no contact until Nov. 29 for precautionary reasons
Danny Downes: Suspended until Nov. 29 with no contact until Nov. 20 due to lacerations