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UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II medical suspensions

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the medical suspensions for the fighters who took part in Saturday evenings UFC 148 event. The night had some fantastic fights and while there were no long term suspensions, there were numerous fighters who will need doctor’s clearance in order to get back to training.

Full UFC 148 medical suspensions

Chael Sonnen suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/29/12 for nasal laceration

Forrest Griffin suspended until 8/22/12, no contact until 8/7/12. Must have a CT scan or a panarex of jaw, if positive must be cleared by doctor or suspension runs until 10/6/12

Cung Le suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/29/12. Must have x-ray of right knee and right foot. If positive must be cleared by doctor or suspension runs until 10/6/12

Patrick Cote suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/29/12 for scalp laceration

Dong Hyun Kim suspended until 8/22/12, no contact until 8/7/12

Cody McKenzie suspended until 8/22/12, no contact until 8/7/12

Ivan Menjivar must have x-ray or MRI on left knee. If positive then must be cleared by doctor or suspension runs until 10/6/12

Fabricio Camoes suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/29/12

Gleison Tibau suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/29/12 due to right eye laceration

Khabib Nurmagomedov must have yearly follow up MRA to compare to 2012 MRA that’s due on 1/10/13.

Costa Philippou suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/30/12. Must have left eye cleared by ophthalmologist or suspension until 10/6/12.

Rafaello Oliveira suspended until 8/7/12, no contact until 7/29/12 due to scalp laceration

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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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