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UFC 82 Medical Suspensions And Injuries

The medical suspensions and injuries of the UFC 82 event were released today by the OSAC (Ohio State Athletic Commission).  Out of 20 fighters, there were only 4 suspensions:

  • Dustin Hazelett (defeated by Josh Koscheck): 30-day suspension (precautionary reasons)
  • Jake O’Brien (defeated by Andrei Arlovski): receieved a 30-day suspension (precautionary reasons)
  • Alessio Sakara (defeated by Chris Leben): received a 30-day suspension (precautionary reasons)
  • Evan Tanner (defeated by Yushin Okami): received a 60-day suspension (precautionary reasons)

During the UFC 82 press conference, Dana White stated that Josh Koscheck and Yushin Okami may have broken their hands during their bouts as well.   

For the complete UFC 82: Pride of a Champion event results, click here

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