UFC 141 Medical Suspensions: Brock Lesnar Cited for Abdominal Injury

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The UFC 141 medical suspensions issued following last Friday's event in Las Vegas were released Tuesday by the Nevada athletic commission.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar announced his retirement after his loss to UFC newcomer Alistair Overeem, but as proper procedure was handed a medical suspension anyway. Lesnar must have his abdominal injury cleared by a doctor or he will not be permitted to compete until June 28.

Lesnar missed the post-fight press conference and was transported to the hospital after complaining of possible broken ribs from Overeem's knee strikes.

The rest of the UFC 141 medical suspensions are below.

Alistair Overeem - Suspended until Feb. 14 with no contact until Jan. 30 for cuts near his right eye.

Nate Diaz - Must be cleared by ophthalmologist or no contest until June 28. Minimum suspension of no contest until Jan. 30. No contact until Jan. 21 for a right eye injury.

Donald Cerrone - Suspended until Feb. 14 with no contact until Jan. 30 for a cut on his lower lip.

Jon Fitch - Suspended until Feb. 29 with no contest until Feb. 14.

Vladimir Matyushenko - Must have his left knee cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until June 28. Minimum suspension of no contest until Feb. 14 with no contact until Jan. 30.

Alexander Gustafsson - Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 21 for a right tibia (shinbone) contusion.

Nam Phan - Suspended until Feb. 29 with no contact until Feb. 14 for a cut near his right eye.

Junior Assuncao - Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 21 for a cut on his right cheek.

Dong Hyun Kim - Suspended until Jan. 30 with no contact until Jan. 21 for a left foot contusion.

Manny Gamburyan - Must have his right shoulder x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until June 28. Minimum suspension of no contest until Jan. 30 and no contact until Jan. 21.

Diego Nunes - Suspended until Feb. 14 with no contact until Jan. 30 for a cut near his left eye.

 

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