"TUF 9 Finale" Medical Suspensions Issued

June 23, 2009
By Tim Ngo, FightLine.com Staff

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended eight contestants that fought in this past weekend’s “The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale” event in Las Vegas. Following his controversial split decision loss to Diego Sanchez, main event fighter Clay Guida will sidelined until August 15th for precautionary reasons.

Here is the complete rundown of the fighters that will be riding the pine due to injuries sustained in their respective scraps:

Jason Dent: Orthopedic doctor must clear right knee, otherwise he’s suspended until July 21st with no contact until July 12th
Frank Lester: Suspended until July 21st with no contact until July 12th for precautionary reasons
Mike Ciesnolevicz: Suspended until July 21st with no contact until July 12th for precautionary reasons
Brad Blackburn: Orthopedic doctor must clear right shoulder, otherwise suspended until December 18th. Suspended until August 15th with no contact until July 21st for precautionary reasons
Edgar Garcia: Suspended until July 21st with no contact until July 12th due to a right-eyebrow cut.
Andre Winner: Suspended until July 21st with no contact until July 12th due to a left-cheek laceration
Kevin Burns: Doctor must clear right hand, otherwise, suspended until December 18th. Suspended until August 15th with no contact until July 21st for precautionary reasons
Clay Guida: Suspended until August 15th with no contact during training until July 21st for precautionary reasons

TUF 9 took place inside The Pear at The Palms Hotel & Resort this past Saturday.

This list was provided by the NSAC and was later confirmed by MMAJunkie.com.