Cain Velasquez could join his American Kickboxing Academy teammate, Daniel Cormier, on the sidelines with a hand injury.
The medical suspensions for this past Saturday’s UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir event have been reported by MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco. The results were confirmed by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
Velasquez, a winner over Antonio Silva in the co-main event, will need to have an X-ray on his left hand to find out of it is broken. The former UFC heavyweight champion could be suspended until November if it requires surgery.
UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos, who defeated Frank Mir, was on issued any suspension. Mir was handed a short suspension for his efforts.
UFC 146: DOS SANTOS VS. MIR MEDICAL SUSPENSIONS
Cain Velasquez: Needs X-ray of left hand. If broken, he is suspended until November 20 unless cleared by doctor. Suspended at minimum until June 26 with no contact until June 17
Antonio Silva: Needs X-ray of nose. If broken, he is suspended until November 20 unless cleared by an ear, nose and throat doctor. Suspended at minimum until July 23 with no contact until July 11 for lacerations
Jamie Varner: Needs X-ray of right hand. If broken, he is suspended until November 20 unless cleared by doctor. Suspended at minimum until June 26 with no contact until June 17
Jason Miller: Needs clearance of right thumb and left knee by orthopedist or sports doctor or suspended until November 20. Suspended at minimum until July 11 with no contact until June 26 for tough fight
C.B. Dollaway: Needs X-ray of left thumb. If broken, he is suspended until November 20 unless cleared by doctor. Suspended at minimum until June 26 with no contact until June 17
Jacob Volkmann: Needs clearance of left elbow clearance of right thumb and left knee by orthopedist or suspended until November 20
Frank Mir: Suspended until July 23 with no contact until July 11 for TKO loss
Dave Herman: Suspended until July 23 with no contact until July 11 for TKO loss
Shane Del Rosario: Suspended until July 23 with no contact until July 11 for TKO loss
Duane Ludwig: Suspended until July 23 with no contact until July 11 for TKO loss
Lavar Johnson: Needs evaluation of left elbow by orthopedist. Suspended at minimum until July 11 with no contact until June 26
Edson Barboza: Suspended until July 11 with no contact until June 26 for TKO loss
Stipe Miocic: Suspended until June 26 with no contact until June 17
Darren Elkins: Suspended until June 26 with no contact until June 17 for left ear hematoma
Diego Brandao: Suspended until June 26 with no contact until June 17 for tough fight
Mike Brown: Suspended until June 26 with no contact until June 17 for left forehead laceration
Daniel Pineda: Suspended until June 26 with no contact until June 17 for tough fight
