If a fighter didn't break his nose last weekend at UFC 84: "Ill Will" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, then he is perhaps in the minority.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently issued its medical suspensions for the pay-per-view (PPV) event that took place on Saturday, May 24, revealing that Keith Jardine (possible), Wilson Gouveia, Kazuhiro Nakamura and Jason Tan all sustained nasal fractures in their respective bouts.
In addition, Tito Ortiz appears to have injured his left hand and wrist during his light heavyweight bout with Lyoto Machida, which will require X-rays and clearance from an orthopedic doctor before returning to competition.
Here's the complete list of injuries and their medical instructions:
Sean Sherk -- "The Muscle Shark" is suspended until July 9 and there is no contact until June 24 because of a right cheek laceration.
Keith Jardine -- "The Dean of Mean" must clear a possible nasal fracture with a doctor or no contest until November 21. His minimum suspension and no contest will last until July 24 and there's no contact until July 9.
Goran Reljic -- The Croatian is suspended until June 24 and there is no contact allowed until June 15.
Wilson Gouveia -- The American Top Team-trained fighter sustained nasal and maxillary sinus fractures that need to be cleared by an Ear Nose and Throat ENT specialist, as well as broken ribs that need to be cleared by a doctor, or no contest until November 21. His minimum suspension will last until July 24 and there is no contact allowed until July 9.
Tito Ortiz -- "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" must have his left hand and wrist x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic physician or no contest until November 21. His minimum suspension will last until July 9 and there is no contact allowed June 24 because of a right eyelid laceration.
Antonio Mendes -- The Brazilian is suspended until June 24.
Kazuhiro Nakamura -- The Japanese Judoka must clear a nasal fracture with a doctor there is no contest until November 21. There is a minimum no contest until July 9 and no contact until June 24.
Terry Etim -- The British lightweight is suspend until June 24 and there is no contact allowed until June 15 because of a right cheek laceration.
Jason Tan -- Tan must clear a nasal fracture with a doctor or no contest until November 21. There's a minimum no contest until July 9 and no contact until June 24.
Christian Wellisch -- "The Hungarian Nightmare is suspended until June 8 and there's no contact allowed until June 1.
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 UFC 84: "Ill Will" results and coverage click here.
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