The medical suspensions list resulting from last weekend’s UFC 156 event has now been released and shows four fighters are facing up to six months on the sidelines due to injuries sustained during their fights.
That includes two fighters who actually won their fights – Antonio Rogerio Nogueira suffered an eye injury while en-route to a decision win over Rashad Evans, as did Evan Dunham who’ll have a long recovery after fracturing his orbital bone in a decision win over Gleison Tibau.
Frankie Edgar also has a suspected orbital fracture and Francisco Rivera is believed to have damaged his left hand and wrist.
Surprisingly, despite a tough stoppage loss against Antonio Silva, Alistair Overeem was not deemed to have any serious injuries and faces only six weeks out.
See the full suspensions list below.
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Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: Suspended indefinitely until cleared by ophthalmologist for potential right eye injury
Frankie Edgar: Suspended until Aug. 2 for potential left orbital fracture, can be cleared early by a maxillofacial doctor following a CT scan; minimum suspension until April 4 with no contact in training until March 20
Francisco Rivera: Suspended until Aug. 2 for potential right hand/wrist injury, can be cleared early by an orthopedic doctor following an X-ray; minimum suspension until March 20 with no contact in training until March 5
Evan Dunham: Suspended until Aug. 2 for right orbital blowout fracture, can be cleared early by an ophthalmologist or plastic surgeon; minimum suspension until Feb. 24 with no contact in training until Feb. 17
Jay Hieron: Suspended until April 4 with no contact in training until March 20 for precautionary reasons
Alistair Overeem: Suspended until March 20 with no contact in training until March 5 for precautionary reasons
Antonio Silva: Suspended until March 5 with no contact in training until Feb. 24 due to chin laceration
Jacob Volkmann: Suspended until March 5 with no contact in training until Feb. 24 due to right eye contusion
Yves Edwards: Suspended until March 5 with no contact in training until Feb. 24 due to left eye laceration
Joseph Benavidez: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact in training until Feb. 17 due to forehead laceration
Gleison Tibau: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact in training until Feb. 17 for precautionary reasons
Chico Camus: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact in training until Feb. 17 for precautionary reasons
Edwin Figueroa: Suspended until Feb. 24 with no contact in training until Feb. 17 due to left eye laceration
