UFC 139 suspensions
Date: 2011-11-20 00:00:00
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-ae...
Submitted By: Come Get You Some
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson took place Saturday night, Nov. 19, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. Dan Henderson won a unanimous decision over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in a five-round, not-title war in the evening’s main event. Henderson and Shogun were both among the post-fight UFC 139 medical suspensions released by the California State Athletic Commission on Monday. UFC 139 Medical Suspensions: Dan Henderson – Suspended 60 days with no contact for 60 days due to a hard bout. He was also suspended 180 days with no contact for 180 days unless he receives clearance from a physician for a possible right thumb fracture. An MRI/CT scan is needed to be cleared. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua – Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to a hard bout; suspended 60 days with no contact for 60 days for an eyebrow laceration; and suspended 180 days with no contact for 180 days unless cleared by a physician for possible facial and skull fracture. Wanderlei Silva – Suspended for 60 days with no contact for 60 days unless cleared by a physician for a right eyebrow laceration. Cung Le – Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to TKO. He was also suspended 60 days with no contact for 60 days unless cleared by a physician due to a possible nasal fracture. Brian Bowles – Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to submission. Martin Kampmann – Suspended for 60 days with no contact for 60 days unless cleared by a physician due to forehead and right eyebrow lacerations. Rick Story – Suspended for 60 days with no contact for 60 days unless cleared by a physician for a chin laceration. Jason Brilz – Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days. Michael McDonald – Suspended for 180 days with no contact for 180 days unless cleared via x-ray for a possible third finger fracture on his right hand. Tom Lawlor – Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to submission. Gleison Tibau – Suspended for 180 days with no contact for 180 days unless cleared via x-ray for possible right thumb fracture. Shamar Bailey – Suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to TKO.












