UFC 74 medical suspensions from NSAC

by MMAmania.com on Aug 27, 2007 10:21 PM EDT in UFC Medical Suspensions

ufc 74 medical suspensions
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued the medical suspensions from UFC 74: "Respect" this weekend. And the list of injured fighters is rather significant.

Randy Couture and Joe Stevenson, however, didn't make the list. That's odd because "The Natural" fractured his left forearm and "Daddy" sustained a broken nose.

Regardless, here's the skinny:

Gabriel Gonzaga -- "Napao" must have his broken nose cleared by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician or he can't compete until February 22, 2008. The minimum suspension will last until October 25, 2007, and there's no contact until October 10, 2007.

Alberto Crane -- He must have his right medial orbital blowout fracture (Ouch!) cleared by an ophthalmologist or there is no contest until February 22, 2008. The minimum suspension will last until October 25, 2007, and there's no contact until October 10, 2007.

Kendall Grove -- "Da Spyda" is suspended until October 10, 2007, and there's no contact for the Hawaiian until September 25, 2007.

David Heath -- He is suspended until October 10, 2007, and there's no contact until September 25, 2007.

Antoni Hardonk -- Must have an MRI of his right shoulder or he can't compete until February 22, 2008. The minimum suspension will last until October 10, 2007, and there's no contact until September 25, 2007.

Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases.

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And no Couture?

by Luppers on Aug 27, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

What about Stevenson? I hear he had a broken jaw.

by steve on Aug 27, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

What about Stevenson? I hear he had a broken jaw.

read the post, guys.

by UFCmania on Aug 27, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

What about Stevenson? I hear he had a broken jaw.

Broken nose. But previous fighters have been suspended after the fight for the same.

by Luppers on Aug 27, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

damn i still feel bad for kendall getting dropped like that, i hope he comes back and redeems himself, i’d still like to see him fight jason mcdonald

by tha spida on Aug 27, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus Christ, sorry. Great attitude!

by steve on Aug 27, 2007 11:48 PM EDT reply actions

kendall was just waiting to get knocked out like he did in king of the cage by hector ramirez. Patrick Cote showed superior striking.

by carnage on Aug 28, 2007 2:24 AM EDT reply actions

damn i still feel bad for kendall getting dropped like that, i hope he comes back and redeems himself, i’d still like to see him fight jason mcdonald

I think that could be an interesting fight, however Mcdonald has proven himself with the top boys while grove obviously has not.

by darlyn on Aug 28, 2007 5:10 AM EDT reply actions

As far as Kendall, I was just saying befroe the fight that I KNEW Cote had much heavier hands than Kendall has dealth with before, and yeah, where is Couture’s suspension details? Or did they give up on limits for that guy?

by The Anomaly on Aug 28, 2007 5:53 AM EDT reply actions

NSAC – “Regarding Mr. Couture, he has sustained a hairline fracture in his arm, but we are sure he is fit to compete whenever.”

by The Anomaly on Aug 28, 2007 5:55 AM EDT reply actions

Couture’s stress fracture did not involve any displacement of bone(s), from what I read. That’s the best kind of “break” he could have suffered. It’ll heal in no time. A week of rest, and very light exercise for a few weeks, then he’ll be back to training as hard as he needs. But like I’ve read others comment, he could use some R&R for a little bit.

by MMACrossfire on Aug 28, 2007 6:26 AM EDT reply actions

I havent seen the Cote-Grove fight yet… gonna ahve to check that out.
The Babalu-Heath fight is on DM btw peeps.

by Luppers on Aug 28, 2007 7:44 AM EDT reply actions

I havent seen the Cote-Grove fight yet

REALLY? It wasn’t a prelim, actually it was the first fight shown. Do you not order the PPV’s? and just watch the fights for free days after? If so, I don’t know how you can be so patient…

by ViolentMike on Aug 28, 2007 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

I dont even think that it was a great punch cote threw. He kind just threw out a lazy overhand hook that caught Kendall behind the ear. I expected much more out of Kendall since learning that he was training wit Randy. I wouldnt care if I never saw Cote fight again.

by john on Aug 28, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions