Showing posts with label Heath Herring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heath Herring. Show all posts

Monday, 11 August 2008

Four Medical Suspensions Issued For UFC 87

Despite the bloody outcome of several of Saturday's fights, only four fighters have been issued with medical suspensions, and none of them are long ones.

Georges St. Pierre and Jon Fitch, who faced off against each other in a title fight, were both issued with 30 day suspensions due to lacerations. This came as a suprise to many fans as Fitch particularly looked like he had suffered potential orbital bone damage.

Dan Evensen, who faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight fight was suspended for 30 days, and must be cleared by a doctor following a CT scan to rule out serious damage.

Ryan Thomas, who suffered a submission loss to Ben Saunders was also issued with a 30 day suspension for facial lacerations.

Suprisingly, Heath Herring was not issued a suspension despite serious facial lacerations.

Saturday, 24 May 2008

UPDATE: Heath Herring Confirmed as Coleman's Replacement

We reported yesterday that the UFC was looking to arrange a fight between Brock Lesnar and Heath Herring for UFC 87. (See original story here http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/05/rumor-herring-possible-replacement-for.html)

It has been confirmed today that they have, in fact, signed this deal. UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was originally scheduled to fight Lesnar, but was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a knee injury.

The bout will take place at UFC 87 on August 9th in Lesnar's home state, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Friday, 23 May 2008

RUMOR: Herring Possible Replacement For Coleman

Yesterday we announced that Mark Coleman had to pull out of his August match up with Brock Lesnar due to a knee injury (See here for original story http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/05/mark-coleman-out-of-ufc-87.html)

We have heard from a few sources that the UFC is attempting to secure Heath Herring as a replacement for Coleman. Herring has a professional record of 28-13, and is currently coming off a win against Cheick Kongo via split decision at UFC 82. This fight took place in March this year, meaning that Herring will have had a five month lay off if he takes this fight.

We are currently working to confirm this rumor, and will let you know as soon as we do.