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UFC on FOX 4 medical suspensions

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Earlier today the California State Athletic Commission released the list of medical suspensions from this past weekends UFC on FOX 4 fight card.

Receiving rather large suspensions were Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Brandon Vera, Ryan Bader and 11 others.

Receiving the largest suspension was co-main event fighter Jamie Varner. He has been served a 180 day suspension, however he can be cleared early by the doctor.

Full list of UFC on FOX 4 medical suspensions below.

  • Mauricio Rua: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for precautionary reasons
  • Brandon Vera: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for precautionary reasons, and also suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) due to a suborbital cut
  • Ryan Bader: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for precautionary reasons
  • Jamie Varner: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) for possible fractured right hand
  • DaMarques Johnson: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for precautionary reasons, and suspended indefinitely until given neurological clearance
  • Mike Swick: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) for right-ankle and elbow injuries, and suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact for cut on right eyelid
  • Cole Miller: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for precautionary reasons, suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) for right-hand and left-middle-finger injuries, as well as a suborbital cut
  • Wagner Prado: suspended indefinitely or until cleared by opthamologist
  • Oli Thompson: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) for a nasal fracture
  • John Moraga: suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) for a cut on his right eyebrow
  • Ulysses Gomez: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for precautionary reasons, and suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact (or until cleared by physician) for a cut on his forehead

(Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-US PRESSWIRE)

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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