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.

Jared Rollins Out Of UFC 87

Former TUF 6 cast member Jared "J-Rock" Rollins has been pulled from his UFC 87 bout against fellow cast member Ben Saunders.

The reason for Rollins removal has not been disclosed. He will be replaced by newcomer Ryan Thomas. Thomas holds a record of 8-1. Whilst he has only ever fought on the smaller circuits, he has never gone to a decision, finishing all 8 of his wins via TKO or Submission.

UFC 87 takes place on August 9th and is headlined by Georges St. Pierre and Jon Fitch.