UFC 79 Medical Suspensions

By Mike MacLeod • Jan 1st, 2008 • Category: News

The following is a list of medical suspensions levied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after UFC 79 on December 29:

Matt Hughes suspended until January 29.  No contact until January 20.

Wanderlei Silva has an eye laceration.  He is suspended until February 13 with no contact until January 29.

Chuck Liddell had an eye laceration.  He is suspended until January 29 with no contact until January 20.

Soa Palelei has a nasal fracture and a left orbital fracture.  Suspended until June 27 unless he receives medical clearance.

Rameau Sokoudjou has a laceration of his eyebrow.  He is suspended until Febrary 13 with no contact until January 29.

James Irvin is suspended until Febrary 28 with no contact until Febrary 13.

Anton DeSouza is suspended until January 29 with no contact until January 20.

Doug Evans has an eyebrow laceration, forcing a suspension until February 13.  He also has an injured left thumb, forcing a suspension until June 27 unless passing a medical exam.

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Mike MacLeod is an MMA journalist and freelance writer. In addition to his role as Editor at BadManSports.com, Mike is a contributing writer for FiveOuncesOfPain.com
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