The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued its medical suspensions for UFC Fight Night 14: “Silva vs. Irvin,” which took place on Saturday, July 19 at “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Surprisingly, the list of wounded is extensive. However, the only serious injuries appear to be those suffered by Brad Blackburn (thumb) and Anthony Johnson (eye).
Heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez popped up on the report with a possible knee injury. And if it’s confirmed he can be on the shelf for a little bit.
Fortunately, Brodie Farber –- the unlucky dude on the receiving end of a devastating Rory Markham head kick –- appears to be just fine.
Here’s the complete list of injuries and their medical instructions:
James Irvin – “The Sandman” is suspended until September 3 with a right cheek laceration and there in no contact allowed until August 19.
Hermes Franca – The charismatic Brazilian fighter is suspended until August 19 and there is no contact allowed until August 10.
Frank Edgar – “The Answer” is suspended until August 19 with a chin laceration and there is no contact allowed until August 10.
Jake O’Brien – “Irish” is suspended until September 3 and there is no contact allowed until August 19.
Cain Velasquez – The up-and-comer must have a meniscal/ligament tear in his knee cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until January 7, 2009. His minimum suspension will last until August 9 and there is no contact allowed until August 10.
Anthony Johnson — “Rumble” must have Johnson must have a right eye conjunctiva laceration cleared by an ophthalmologist before he can return to action. His minimum suspension and no contest will last until August 19 and there is no contact until August 10.
Tim Credeur – The Louisiana native must have an MRI of right knee and receive orthopedic clearance from a doctor otherwise there is no contest until January 17, 2009. His minimum suspension and no contest will last until August 19 and there’s no contact allowed until August 10.
Cale Yarbrough – He is suspended until September 13 and there is no contact allowed until August 19.
Brodie Farber – The Octagon newcomer is suspended until September 18 and there is no contact allowed until September 3.
Rory Markham – He is suspended until August 19 and there is no contact allowed until August 10.
Nate Loughran – He is suspended until September 13 with lacerations and there is no contact allowed until August 19.
James Giboo – The Iowa-based fighter is suspended until September 13 and there is no contact allowed until August 19.
Brad Blackburn – He must have a broken left thumb cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until January 7, 2009.
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 the “Silva vs. Irvin” click here and here.
16 Comments »
“James Irvin has a right cheek laceration.” Congratulations on the understatement of the year! That thing was nasty. When that flap of skin fell down, I honestly thought an eyeball popped out for a split second.
Anderson Silva got hit once with a kick that he caught and then punished the “Sad-Man Irvin” with a punch!
James Irvin proved to be the chump that I claimed he would be! The funny part is this whole entire Site Bashed me and tried to crucify me for stating that it was a BS fight and that Irvin had no business being in the same cage as the spider….Once again, JOHN proves to be right (thats right, I am so sharp that I have decided to start referring to myself in the 3rd person)..
John knows his stuff!
The UFC was being cheep with us, if they really wanted to give the fans a good event, they wouldnt have wasted our time with the BS fights. The main event should have been Vera vs. THe spider. Instead they gave us the bare minimum (vera vs. Andy and Spider vs. THe joke). THey gave us the minimum that it would take to get fans to not purchase Affliction….Funny part is that a lotr of you fools took the bait!
In hind site, the way vera fought, the result would have been the same. silva would have easily destroyed him. Vera wouldn’t take the fight with Machida, I guarantee he wouldn’t take the fight with Silva. he may even have been one of the guys that turned it down.
U have a great point
must be that Spider punch that knocked Irvin down.
Is Brodie Farber even awake yet?
And the sad thing is that Markham was doing a Oscar worthy impersonation of Kalib Starnes up to that point.lol
Markam STRETCHED HIM!!!
He wasn’t running, he was getting his ass whooped.
Anderson Silva doesnt need to get his hand checked out after that vicious punch? lol
refs fault. he shouldnt have had to take that many punches.
I bet you are the same person that called the Vera/Werdum fight an early stoppage too right?
oh yeah you are right…
and even if i was that dude… vera was moving and talking to the ref, irvin was seeing warner bros twirly stars
Anderson Silva got hit once with a kick that he caught and then punished the “Sad-Man Irvin” with a punch!
UFC 99
Last Sat of Dec or 1st sat in Jan
Anderson Silva vs 205 Champion
Rampage vs W.Silva
BJ Penn vs GSP
anyone else think it was total bullshit that they didnt give the decision to anthony rumble johnson? does anyone know why they didnt. if kevin had kneed rumble in the face while he was down or crotch punched him after that many warnings they would have dq him. kevin even admited that he was throwing eye gouges (thats what an open hand jab is) the whole night cause he couldnt close his hand due to injuries. dont step in the ring if you cant firght by the rules/ fairly no matter what. no eye gouging or fish hooking. thats been in the ufc since the the barbarian days of royce.