On Tuesday the Nevada State Athletic Commission released the medical suspensions for this past weekends UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill event in Las Vegas.
Five fighters face up to six month suspensions which could potentially keep them out until November, barring medical clearance which could see their sentences shortened. Facing lengthy medical suspensions are Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Frank Mir, Brian Stann, Jorge Santiago, and Michael McDonald.
UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with the main card airing on pay-per-view and the preliminary card split between Spike TV and the UFC’s Facebook page.
The UFC 130 medical suspensions as listed by MMAjunkie.com are as follows:
– Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: Must have have left hand X-rayed, and if injured, suspended until Nov. 25, though he can be cleared by an orthopedic doctor; regardless, suspended with no contact during training until June 28
– Frank Mir: Suspended until Nov. 25 due to possible rib injuries, though he can be cleared by a doctor; regardless, suspended until June 28 with no contact until June 19
– Stefan Struve: Suspended until July 28 with no contact until July 13 for precautionary reasons
– Brian Stann: Must have have right thumb X-rayed, and if injured, suspended until Nov. 25, though he can be cleared by an orthopedic doctor; regardless, suspended until June 28 with no contact until June 19
– Jorge Santiago: Suspended until Nov. 25 due to a possible left-orbital injury, though he can be cleared early by an ENT doctor or ophthalmologist
– Rafaello Oliveira: Suspended until July 28 with no contact until July 13 for precautionary reasons
– Michael McDonald: Suspended until Nov. 25 due to a possible shoulder injury, though he can be cleared early by orthopedic doctor; regardless, suspended until July 28 with no contact until July 13 for precautionary reasons