UFC 132 Medical Suspensions: Lots of Guys Got Hurt

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The UFC 132 medical suspensions were sent out by the Nevada State Athletic Commission today, and the list of long suspensions is plentiful. A total of six fighters, including both main event fighters, are suspended until December 30th unless they are cleared by a specialist. Here is the list of major suspensions:

Dominick Cruz must have right hand x-rayed; if positive then must be cleared by Orthopedic Dr. or no contest until 12/30/11

Urijah Faber must have right hand/wrist, right shoulder and chest x-rayed if positive then must be cleared by Orthopedic Dr. or no contest until 12/30/11; minimum suspension no contest until 08/17/11, no contact until 08/02/11

Dong Hyun Kim must have right orbital fracture cleared by an ENT or Ophthalmologist or no contest until 12/30/11; minimum suspension until 09/01/11, no contact until 08/17/11

Shane Roller must have right orbital fracture cleared by an ENT or Ophthalmologist or no contest until 12/30/11; minimum suspension no contest until 09/01/11, no contact until 08/17/11

Brian Bowles must have right hand x-rayed; if positive needs clearance by Orthopedic Dr. or no contest until 12/30/11; minimum suspension no contest until 08/02/11, no contact until 07/24/11

Anthony Njokuani must have contusion on left lower leg cleared by Dr or no contest until 12/30/11 – also chipped right lower tooth

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One good thing did come out today in regards to Brian Bowles though. It was feared that he had a broken hand, but he turned to twitter today to announce that he was good to go, so his suspension will be lifted quickly:

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Good news hand isn't broke!!!!!! Hell yessss!!!!!!less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet Reply Brian Bowles
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The rest of the minor suspensions can be found after the jump.

Wanderlei Silva: Suspended until Sept. 1 with no contact until Aug. 17 for precautionary reasons

George Sotiropoulos: Suspended until Sept. 1 with no contact until Aug. 17 for precautionary reasons

Dennis Siver: Suspended until Aug. 17 with no contact until Aug. 2 due to forehead lacerations

Brad Tavares: Suspended until Aug. 2 with no contact until July 24 due to left eyebrow laceration

Andre Winner: Suspended until Aug. 2 with no contact until July 24 due to facial bruising

Donny Walker: Suspended until Aug. 2 with no contact until July 24 due to right eyebrow laceration

Ryan Bader: Suspended until July 24 with no contact until July 17 for precautionary reasons

Melvin Guillard: Suspended until July 24 with no contact until July 17 due to cut on lower right eye

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