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The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 Finale injuries and medical suspension from NSAC

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It was a far cry from the brutal UFC Fight Night 16: "Fight for the Troops" show, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today released the medical suspensions for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 Finale on December 13 from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

Light heavyweight winner Ryan Bader is perhaps the most surprising fighter to make the list because of his quick finish of Vinny Magalhaes. He apparently busted up his hand that sent the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist crashing to the canvas early in round one with a glancing blow.

Unsurprisingly, Kevin Burns is a little banged up after eating an Anthony Johnson ankle and going night-night.

The good news is that none of the injuries appear to be too serious.

Here are the complete the injuries and the medical instructions from TUF 8 Finale:

Ryan Bader -- "Darth" must have his right hand x-rayed and receive medical clearance from a physician otherwise he will not allowed to have contact until June 9, 2009.

Vinny Magalhaes -- Suspended until January 14 and no contact until January 5, 2009.

Jason Macdonald -- "The Athlete" is suspended because of a forehead laceration and is suspended until January 14 and no contact until January 5, 2009.

Kevin Burns -- He received a minimum suspension until February 9, 2009, because of a left orbital fracture and possible left ankle fracture. He is not allowed to have contact until January 25 and must receive medical clearance from a physician otherwise he will not allowed to compete until June 9.

David Kaplan -- He is suspended until January 25 and no contact until January 14, 2009, because of multiple lacerations around his right eye.

Shane Primm -- He received a minimum suspension until January 14, 2009, because of a left shoulder injury that requires and MRI. He is not allowed to have contact until January 5 and must receive medical clearance from a physician otherwise he will not allowed to compete until June 9.

Jules Bruchez -- He is suspended until January 14 and no contact until January 5, 2009, because of a laceration under his left eye.

Tom Lawlor -- He received a minimum suspension until January 25, 2009, because of a left hand injury that requires and x-ray. He is not allowed to have contact until January 14 and must receive medical clearance from a physician otherwise he will not allowed to compete until June 9.

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.

For complete results and coverage of TUF 8 Finale click here and here.

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“Darth” is the worst nickname ever. Bader should change it to
“The Master”. Wasn’t he the one that did that thing with the sushi?

by FCfightfan on Dec 15, 2008 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

worse than “Ken Flo” or “J Lau”?? sorry i think “Darth” isnt as bad as those two nicknames.

by bobby o'shea on Dec 15, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I think Darth is cooler than Master. That’s just a pun. Darth is a legit nom de guerre…

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 15, 2008 10:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

‘The Master’ is a pretty funny nickname, but ‘Darth’ isn’t bad at all. Far from the worst in MMA. And it was Kyle Kingsbury not him that jizzed on the sushi.

by GregC on Dec 16, 2008 1:36 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Darth Bader had his arm cut off by a lightsaber, hehe!

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 15, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hope Vinny’s face is okay. Its his livelihood…God knows its not mma.

by Dayvet on Dec 15, 2008 10:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

“darth” is a retarded nickname. he should get somethin way cooler. like “lil darth” or “g-darth” somethin dat sounds hard

by PaperBagMan on Dec 15, 2008 11:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lil darth and g-darth sounds hard…?

by gobrowns on Dec 15, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hell no they don’t sound hard. its a joke

by PaperBagMan on Dec 16, 2008 12:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Dec 16, 2008 12:45 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh thank god. I wasnt sure if you were joking or not, it just sounded so rediculous for you to say taht before I knew it was a joke.

by The Anomaly on Dec 16, 2008 1:26 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

cool injuty to have…bader hurt his right hand from that cross to vinnie’s temple!!!

by MATT ENGLISH on Dec 16, 2008 9:26 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I suspect it was from the hammerfist……

by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 16, 2008 12:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

why didnt they write in suspensions for corey hill and yoshida?

by ICEMAN on Dec 16, 2008 11:44 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

because those were on a different fight card….

by Psyqo78®™ on Dec 16, 2008 12:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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