UFC 79 medical suspensions from NSAC for 'Nemesis'fighters

by MMAmania.com on Jan 1, 2008 9:33 PM EST in UFC Medical Suspensions

TUF 6 Finale medical suspensions The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently issued the medical suspensions from UFC 79: "Nemesis" that took place this past weekend at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

To read the official report click here. Several of the fighters sustained serious injuries that will keep them on the shelf for some time.

For example, Soa Palelei broke his nose and fractured his eye orbital more than likely because he ate countless uppercuts from Eddie Sanchez during their heavyweight bout. In addition, reports indicate that Nate Mohr tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his knee thanks to a Manny Gamburyan submission hold.

Here's the full skinny:

Matt Hughes — He is suspended until January 29, 2008. No contact until January 20, 2008.

Chuck Liddell -- "The Iceman" is suspended until January 29, 2008, with a left eye laceration. No contact until January 20, 2008.

Wanderlei Silva -- "The Axe Murderer" is suspended until February 13, 2008, with a right eye laceration. No contact until January 29, 2008.

Soa Palelei -- "Hulk" must clear a nasal fracture and left orbital fracture with an ophthalmologist prior to returning to action or no contest until June 27, 2008.

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou -- "The African Assassin" is suspended until February 13, 2008, with a laceration to his right eyebrow. No contact until January 29, 2008.

James Irvin -- "The Sandman" is suspended suspended until February 28, 2008. No contact until February 13, 2008.

Nate Mohr -- He is suspended until January 20, 2008, and there's no contact allowed until January 13. However, remember we stated above that Mohr tore his ACL. He won't be back for awhile.

Tony DeSouza -- He is on the shelf until January 29, 2008. No contact until January 20.

Doug Evans -- He must have his left thumb cleared by a physician or no contest until June 27, 2008. He must serve a minimum medical with contest until February 13 and no contact until January 29 because of a laceration to his left eyebrow.

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.

More than a few of these fighters, however, will require medical clearance prior to competing again.

For complete UFC 79 "Nemesis" results and coverage click here and here.

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Chuck vs Shogun

Wandy vs Tito part 2

Jon Fitch vs Karo

Thiago Silva vs Rashad

Soko vs Houston

Fedor vs Randy

Big Nog vs Gonzaga

GsP vs Serra part2

Serra v Hughes

BJ Penn vs KenFlo

Jardine vs Houston part2

Wandy vs Vitor part2

Frankie Edgar vs Clay Guida

Faber vs Pulver

Renzo vs Frank Shamrock part2

Anderson vs Henderson

Gsp vs Anderson Silva

Ben Saunders vs Mayhem Miller

Carlos Conduit vs Jake Shields

Roger Huerta vs Nate Diaz

Thiales Lettes vs Richardo Alemida

Lauzon vs Tyson Griffen

…..and much more I would love to see in 2008.

by PhilQNY on Jan 1, 2008 10:30 PM EST reply actions

WOW, thats alot of suspension, hope everyone heals up quick.

by shade on Jan 1, 2008 10:40 PM EST reply actions

Chuck vs Shogun

Wandy vs Tito part 2

Jon Fitch vs Karo

Thiago Silva vs Rashad

Soko vs Houston

Fedor vs Randy

Big Nog vs Gonzaga

GsP vs Serra part2

Serra v Hughes

BJ Penn vs KenFlo

Jardine vs Houston part2

Wandy vs Vitor part2

Frankie Edgar vs Clay Guida

Faber vs Pulver

Renzo vs Frank Shamrock part2

Anderson vs Henderson

Gsp vs Anderson Silva

Ben Saunders vs Mayhem Miller

Carlos Conduit vs Jake Shields

Roger Huerta vs Nate Diaz

Thiales Lettes vs Richardo Alemida

Lauzon vs Tyson Griffen

…..and much more I would love to see in 2008.

great wishlist of matchups.im also looking for those matchups as well

by mad_drummer on Jan 1, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions

It would be F"n great to see GSP up 1 division and fight in mw. That’s what I am curious to see. I still think he’s the best in the business. Great win. cant’ wait until he fights Serra too. I predict another win from that fight…….

by GodDamnMike on Jan 1, 2008 11:55 PM EST reply actions

Oh and also Vitor and Wandy II. whats up with Belfort anyway?? dOes anyone know?

by GodDamnMike on Jan 1, 2008 11:56 PM EST reply actions

Oh and also Vitor and Wandy II. whats up with Belfort anyway?? dOes anyone know?

All I know is of verbal on Belfort`s sde wanting back in the ufc…and wants a rematch against Tito.

by PhilQNY on Jan 2, 2008 12:02 AM EST reply actions

Machida never gets a suspension…the guy never even gets hit

by UFCPreview.com on Jan 2, 2008 12:06 AM EST reply actions

hughes arm is okay then??

by XxXFactor on Jan 2, 2008 1:47 AM EST reply actions

Yeah i’m curious about Hughes arm too. GSP was about to snap that like a chicken bone. if there is one things GSP needs to work and improve on in 08 it’s his break dance spin at center cage.

Serra is gonna get smashed….if he’s an intelligent guy he’s gonnna ride that back injury for many months. I’m sure he had a good ole time at the garden with his jersey boy side kicks. cheers!!!

by Biff on Jan 2, 2008 2:52 AM EST reply actions

Yeah i’m curious about Hughes arm too. GSP was about to snap that like a chicken bone. if there is one things GSP needs to work and improve on in 08 it’s his break dance spin at center cage.

Serra is gonna get smashed….if he’s an intelligent guy he’s gonnna ride that back injury for many months. I’m sure he had a good ole time at the garden with his jersey boy side kicks. cheers!!!

Serra shouldn’t get counted out just yet. He floored GsP in their first fight. Call it what you want.but he beat the crap out of him..I’m sure that was a confidence booster..Flooring the the best p per p wW in the world. Many will say it’s luck..he only has a punchers chance..and who doesn’t ?? Serra has a puncher’s chance..great Jiujitsu..is tuff..heavy handed as GsP knows. I’m looking forward towards this fight..but I wouldn’t just count Serra out so fast..cuz if you counted him out before..you know what I mean.

by PhilQNY on Jan 2, 2008 8:43 AM EST reply actions

I was looking forward to seeing the NSAC suspensions because I wanted to see if Manny did break Nate Mohr’s knee like he had said he had thought to have done in his post fight interiew.

Attention LW fighters: Do NOT allow Manny Gamburyan to grab hold of one of your limbs. If he does, verbally and physically submit immediately – or your limb will be snapped in one “One Mississippi” count.

by ViolentMike on Jan 2, 2008 9:57 AM EST reply actions

After that fight against Mohr I’m self-imposing a temporary restraining order against the use of the nickname “British Prostitute” for Manny.

by pw on Jan 2, 2008 11:33 AM EST reply actions

Serra shouldn’t get counted out just yet. He floored GsP in their first fight. Call it what you want.but he beat the crap out of him..I’m sure that was a confidence booster..Flooring the the best p per p wW in the world. Many will say it’s luck..he only has a punchers chance..and who doesn’t ?? Serra has a puncher’s chance..great Jiujitsu..is tuff..heavy handed as GsP knows. I’m looking forward towards this fight..but I wouldn’t just count Serra out so fast..cuz if you counted him out before..you know what I mean.

I wouldnt count Serra out either. His stand up is way better then Hughes’s and I am not just saying that because he KO’ed GSP, I am saying that because my little sister has better stand up then Hughes….Also GSP submitted Hughes. Well Serra’s ju jitsu is Light years ahead of GSP’s so he definetly has a shot at the submission. Grant it GSP was working on Hughes from top position, and serra will more then likely get put on his back, but Serra has a great guard and excellent ju jitsu….Serra has a good shot against Hughes!

by john on Jan 2, 2008 2:06 PM EST reply actions

I wouldnt count Serra out either. His stand up is way better then Hughes’s and I am not just saying that because he KO’ed GSP, I am saying that because my little sister has better stand up then Hughes….Also GSP submitted Hughes. Well Serra’s ju jitsu is Light years ahead of GSP’s so he definetly has a shot at the submission. Grant it GSP was working on Hughes from top position, and serra will more then likely get put on his back, but Serra has a great guard and excellent ju jitsu….Serra has a good shot against Hughes!

Serra’s JJ is lightyears ahead of GSP’s? Yeah, just like Hughes’s wrestling is also lightyears ahead of GSP’s. We’ll see, but if GSP comes like he did for the Hughes fight, Serra has a very very small chance.

by The Anomaly on Jan 2, 2008 4:50 PM EST reply actions