TUF 14 Finale medical suspensions list: Jason Miller possibly out until mid 2012

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued its list of medical suspensions for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14 Finale: Bisping vs. Miller," which took place on Sat., Dec. 3, 2011, from the The Palms in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With several violent bouts ending early, including seven finishes on the 10-fight card, there were quite a few fighters who were flagged follow up visits with their doctors.

Unsurprisingly, Jason Miller will potentially be forced to ride the pine until June 2012 because of a hammered honker, which Michael Bisping blasted for about 10 straight minutes until "Mayhem" was too tired (and apparently beat up) to defend himself beyond the third round.

Also getting a mandatory timeout was Dennis Bermudez, who appeared to have his elbow badly dislocated thanks to an overzealous Diego Brandao armbar. Surprisingly, Bermudez was only slapped with a light suspension, meaning the damage looked far worse than it actually was, while Brandao -- TUF 14's featherweight winner -- sustained an injured hand and jaw that could keep him out of action for up to six months, too.

But that's not all.

Here is the complete list of TUF 14 Finale injuries and their medical instructions/restrictions:

Michael Bisping -- Suspended until Jan. 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011) because of right eye hematoma.
Jason Miller -- Suspended until 6/3/12 (no contact until Jan. 18, 2012) because of nasal fracture unless physician clears him to return sooner. Minimum suspension even with physician clearance until Feb. 2, 2012. 


Diego Brandao -- Suspended until June 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011) because of an injured left hand and jaw that require x-rays unless physician clears him to return sooner. Minimum suspension even with physician clearance until Jan. 3, 2012 


Dennis Bermudez -- Suspended until Jan. 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011) because of injured left elbow.
T.J. Dillashaw -- Suspended until Jan. 18, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011) because of technical knockout.
Anthony Ferguson -- Suspended until Jan. 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011) because of a nasal laceration.
Louis Gaudinot -- Suspended until June 3, 2012 (no contact until Jan. 3, 2012) because of injured right wrist unless physician clears him to return sooner. Minimum suspension even with physician clearance until Jan. 18, 2012.
Marcus Brimage -- Suspended until Jan. 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011).
Stephen Bass -- Suspended until June 3, 2012 (no contact until Jan. 18, 2012) because of injured jaw unless physician clears him to return sooner. Minimum suspension even with physician clearance until Dec. 25, 2011 (no contact until Dec. 18, 2011).
Dustin Pague -- Suspended until Jan. 18, 2012 (no contact until Jan. 3, 2012) because of technical knockout.


Steven Siler -- Suspended until Jan. 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011).
Josh Clopton -- Suspended until Jan. 3, 2012 (no contact until Dec. 25, 2011) because of a nasal laceration.
Bryan Caraway -- Suspended until June 3, 2012, because of injured right knee/left wrist/shoulder unless physician clears him to return sooner. Minimum suspension even with physician clearance until Jan. 18, 2012 (no contact until Jan. 3, 2012).

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 TUF 14 Finale results and blow-by-blow coverage of the main card action click here and here.