UFC 162: Medical Suspensions

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The medical suspensions list is in for last weekend’s UFC 162 event in Las Vegas.

Anderson Silva is amongst those facing a layoff, though only for a little over a month after his KO. Worse off is Kazuki Tokudome who faces a full six months on the sidelines due to a right orbital fracture, while Dennis Siver and David Mitchell will have to take three months out.

See the full suspensions list below.

Anderson Silva: Suspended until August 21, with no contact until August 6.

Charles Oliveira: Suspended until August 6, with no contact until July 28.

Tim Boetsch: Suspended until August 6, with no contact until July 28.

Dennis Siver: Suspended until October 5, with no contact until September 5.

Kazuki Tokudome: Must have right orbital blowout fracture cleared by a physician, otherwise no contact
until January 3. Faces minimum suspension until August 21, with no contact until August 6.

Dave Herman: Suspended until August 21, with no contact until August 6.

Rafaello Oliveira: Suspended until August 21, with no contact until August 6 for left knee pain.

Seth Baczynski: Suspended until August 6, with no contact until July 28 for right eyebrow and nose lacerations.

David Mitchell: Must have post-concussion clearance from a sports medicine doctor. Otherwise, minimum suspension until October 5, with no contact until September 5.

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