The California State Athletic Commission released the fighter medical suspensions from this past Saturday’s Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II event. MMAWeekly.com received word on Monday and receiving the longest suspensions were KJ Noons, Josh Thomson and his opponent Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante, who all received 180 day sentences.
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II took place on Oct. 9th at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. and was broadcast on Showtime.
The full medical suspensions are as follows:
-Nick Diaz was suspended for 60 days with no contact for 60 days due to multiple facial lacerations.
-K.J. Noons was suspended for 180 days with no contact for 180 days due to a left thumb fracture and a left mandible fracture that needs clearance.
-Josh Thomson was suspended for 180 days with no contact for 180 days for possible right hand fracture and left knee injury unless cleared by a physician. He was also suspended for 60 days with no contact for 60 days due to left and right head lacerations unless cleared by a physician.
-Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante was suspended for 180 days with no contact for 180 days due to possible rotator cuff tear unless cleared by orthopedic doctor.
-Andre Galvao was suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to being knocked out.
-David Marshall was suspended for 60 days with no contact for 60 days for two facial lacerations unless cleared by a physician.
-Luis Mendoza was suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to a hard bout.