Medical Suspensions From UFC 121; Lesnar Out 6 Months

Thirteen fighters from Saturday’s “UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez” event have been issued medical suspensions by the California State Athletic Commission. Five of the thirteen fighters — former champ Brock Lesnar, Jake Shields, Diego Sanchez, Court McGee, and Patrick Cote — could be out for up to six months.

Lesnar lost his bout and the UFC heavyweight title in the first-round, when the new champ Cain Velasquez steamrolled through Lesnar. Velasquez earned the TKO victory after a relentless barrage of punches that dropped Lesnar four different times.

Here is the full list of medical suspensions:

Brock Lesnar: Suspended 180 days with no contact for 180 days due to possible eye injuries, though he can be cleared early by an ophthalmologist. 60-day suspension with no contact for 60 days due to a left-cheek laceration.

Jake Shields: Suspended 180 days with no contact for 180 days due to bleeding of the eye and blurred vision. He, too, can be cleared early by an ophthalmologist.

Diego Sanchez: Possible right-wrist fracture, which resulted in his 180-day suspension. He can be cleared early by a physician.

Court McGee: 180-day suspension due to a possible right-hand fracture. He can be cleared early by a physician. 45-day suspension with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons.

Patrick Cote: 180-day suspension due to a possible eye injury. An ophthalmologist can clear him early.

Paulo Thiago: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 60 days due to a laceration; can be cleared early

Tito Ortiz: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons

Brendan Schaub: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons

Gabriel Gonzaga: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons

Ryan Jensen: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons

Chris Camozzi: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 60 days due to a left-brow laceration; can be cleared early

Dongi Yang: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons

Gilbert Yvel: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for precautionary reasons