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The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today issued its medical suspensions for UFC Fight Night 14: “Silva vs. Irvin,” which took place on Saturday, July 19 at “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Surprisingly, the list of wounded is extensive. However, the only serious injuries appear to be those suffered by Brad Blackburn (thumb) and Anthony Johnson (eye).

Heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez popped up on the report with a possible knee injury. And if it’s confirmed he can be on the shelf for a little bit.

Fortunately, Brodie Farber –- the unlucky dude on the receiving end of a devastating Rory Markham head kick –- appears to be just fine.

Here’s the complete list of injuries and their medical instructions:

James Irvin – “The Sandman” is suspended until September 3 with a right cheek laceration and there in no contact allowed until August 19.

Hermes Franca – The charismatic Brazilian fighter is suspended until August 19 and there is no contact allowed until August 10.

Frank Edgar – “The Answer” is suspended until August 19 with a chin laceration and there is no contact allowed until August 10.

Jake O’Brien – “Irish” is suspended until September 3 and there is no contact allowed until August 19.

Cain Velasquez – The up-and-comer must have a meniscal/ligament tear in his knee cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until January 7, 2009. His minimum suspension will last until August 9 and there is no contact allowed until August 10.

Anthony Johnson — “Rumble” must have Johnson must have a right eye conjunctiva laceration cleared by an ophthalmologist before he can return to action. His minimum suspension and no contest will last until August 19 and there is no contact until August 10.

Tim Credeur – The Louisiana native must have an MRI of right knee and receive orthopedic clearance from a doctor otherwise there is no contest until January 17, 2009. His minimum suspension and no contest will last until August 19 and there’s no contact allowed until August 10.

Cale Yarbrough – He is suspended until September 13 and there is no contact allowed until August 19.

Brodie Farber – The Octagon newcomer is suspended until September 18 and there is no contact allowed until September 3.

Rory Markham – He is suspended until August 19 and there is no contact allowed until August 10.

Nate Loughran – He is suspended until September 13 with lacerations and there is no contact allowed until August 19.

James Giboo – The Iowa-based fighter is suspended until September 13 and there is no contact allowed until August 19.

Brad Blackburn – He must have a broken left thumb cleared by an orthopedic doctor or no contest until January 7, 2009.

Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases.

For complete UFC Fight Night 14: “Silva vs. Irvin” results and coverage click here and here.

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These numbers don’t include the fight night bonuses,

The Winners

Anderson Silva: $200,000 (200k to show)
Brandon Vera: $200,000 (100k to win, 100k to show)
Frankie Edgar: $26,000 (13k to win, 13k to show)
Cain Velasquez: $14,000 (7k to win, 7k to show)
Kevin Burns: $10,000 (5k to win, 5k to show)
CB Dollaway: $20,000 (10k to win, 10k to show)
Tim Credeur: $16,000 (8k to win, 8k to show)
Rory Markham: $12,000 (6k to win, 6k to show)
Nate Loughran: $8,000 (4k to win, 4k to show)
Brad Blackburn: $10,000 (5k to win, 5k to show)
Shannon Gugerty: $6,000 (3k to win, 3k to show)

The Losers

James Irvin: $20,000
Reese Andy $15,000
Hermes Franca : $17,000
Jake O’Brien: $11,000
Anthony Johnson: $9,000
Jesse Taylor: $8,000
Cale Yarbrough: $8,000
Brodie Farber: $3,00O
Johnny Rees: $4,000
James Gaboo: $3,000
Dale Hartt: $3,000

Total Payout: $623,000

TUF 14 Fight Bonuses

Frankie Edgar ($25,000 for “Fight of the Night”)
Hermes Franca ($25,000 for “Fight of the Night”)
Rory Markham ($25,000 for “Submission of the Night”)
C.B. Dollaway ($25,000 for “Knockout of the Night”)

All reported payouts don’t include deductions for insurance, licenses, gym dues, management commissions, and taxes. They also don’t reflect fighter sponsorships, signing bonuses and sometimes PPV percentages.

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Click the banner above or right here for up-to-the-minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of UFC Fight Night 14: “Silva vs. Irvin.”

Quick results of the prelim fights will begin to flow around 8 p.m. ET and LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the main card action will start at 9:00 p.m. ET with the three-hour Spike TV telecast.

If you’re going to leave comments and discuss the fights with all the other MMAmania.com readers be sure to do it on the main UFC Fight Night 14 results post and not this one.

Take two.

The battle between former Team Forrest members Tim Credeur (9-2) and Cale Yarbrough (0-0) will finally happen at UFC Fight Night 14 at “The Pearl” at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 19.

It’s a last minute addition to the three-hour card set to air on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET — the pair was supposed to tangle at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 Finale last month. However, the Nevada State Athletic Commission wouldn’t all Credeur to fight because of an Adderall prescription.

For more on that click here.

Credeur lost his initial semifinal bid to punch his ticket to the final fight against Amir Sadollah when he was defeated by Jesse Taylor in the final four. However, Taylor was kicked off the show shortly after it wrapped, creating another opportunity for Credeur to challenge for the six-figure contract.

He locked horns with the other eliminated semifinalist, CB Dollaway, in an eliminator match. But things did not go Credeur’s way -– he lost via unanimous decision in a very close battle.

Yarbrough defeated John Clarke via technical knockout and Patrick Shultz via unanimous decision before getting pounded out by Dollaway in the quarterfinals. He must have done something right because he was among the few of the 16 fighters asked to compete in the Finale.

The fight between Credeur and Yarbrough has been relegated to the under card and there’s no guarantee that it will make the broadcast.

To check out the complete UFC Fight Night 14 fight card click here.

(Pictured: Tim Credeur) A re-scheduled matchup featuring alumni from “The Ultimate Fighter” 7 is a late addition for next Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 14 card at the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas, according to a report by MMAjunkie.com. Middleweights Tim Credeur and Cale Yarbrough had been slated to fight on the undercard of last month’s [...]

Headlining the finale of the Ultimate Fighter 7 is Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove and former middleweight champion Evan Tanner. Also featured on the card, are fighters Diego Sanchez , Josh Burkman, and Spencer Fisher.

The 3 hour finale will be broadcast live on SpikeTv starting around 9 pm EST. CageToday will have live results, including the under cards starting at 8pm EST.

Main Card

Kendall Grove vs. Evan Tanner
C.B. Dollaway vs. Amir Sadollah
Luigi Fioravanti vs. Diego Sanchez
Spencer Fisher vs. Jeremy Stephens
Matthew Riddle vs. Dante Rivera

Preliminary Card

• Josh Burkman vs. Dustin Hazelett
• Marvin Eastman vs. Drew McFedries
• Matt Arroyo vs. Matt Brown
• Jeremy Horn vs. Dean Lister
• Tim Credeur vs. Cale Yarbrough
• Rob Kimmons vs. Rob Yundt
  Result: Rob Kimmons defeats Rob Yundt by Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 3:58 of R1.

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Click the banner above or right here for LIVE up-to-the-minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of The Ultimate Fighter TUF) 7 Finale.

Quick results of the prelim action will start flowing around 7:30 p.m. ET and LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the main card action is set to go off tonight with the 9 p.m ET Spike TV broadcast.

If you’re going to leave comments and discuss the fights with all the other MMAmania.com readers be sure to do it on the main TUF 7 Finale post and not this one.

Tim Credeur versus Cale Yarbrough

One of the most likeable guys in the TUF house, Tim Credeur has proven himself repeatedly and shown himself to be a skilled fighter. Having made his way to the semifinals, he came close to winning, only to lose to Jesse Taylor by decision. But throughout the season, Credeur’s talent was impressive. A skilled BJJ fighter, all but 2 of his career wins have come by submission. This is by far his strength and his most valuable weapon against Cale Yarbrough.

Yarbrough, on the other hand, is still very new to professional MMA. While he did well in amateur fights, his performance on the show was not all that impressive. Though he is also trained in BJJ, he will definitely have to step up his game to go the distance with an experienced fighter like Credeur.

Prediction: Tim Credeur via submission round one

Jeremy Horn versus Dean Lister

No one can deny that Jeremy Horn is one of the most talented and experienced fighters in MMA. With over 100 fights to his name, he’s probably seen it all and done it all. And he’s fought and won against some skilled competitors. Unfortunately, his last notable win was against Forrest Griffin back in 2003. More recently, Horn has put together a string of lackluster performances, having lost 3 of his last 4 fights. This is including his most recent fight (against Nate Marquardt at UFC 81), where it looked like Horn just did not show up. An outstanding BJJ fighter and submission specialist, it looked like Horn didn’t care whether or not he won. And with that attitude, he didn’t. We can only hope that the real Horn shows up for this fight. If he does, it’ll be a huge battle on the ground.

With far less experience, however, Dean Lister has a lot to prove. While his amateur experience is impressive, his professional record doesn’t reflect his skill level. Also a black belt in BJJ, most of his wins have been by submission. And while he doesn’t have any seriously notable wins, he has won 3 of his last 4 fights. A win for Lister would help his credibility as someone who belongs at the top of the MMA food chain. Beating Horn is not something just anyone can do. It would a huge step in Lister’s career.
Prediction: Lister via submission round two

Matt Brown versus Matt Arroyo

This fight has a little history to it, which should make it interesting for everyone. The pair already fought each other in November of 2006, with Matt Brown earning the W via a TKO in the second round. To even the score, Arroyo has since asked to fight Brown.
Known for his intensity and brute strength, look for Brown to try to overpower Arroyo. In his TUF fights, as well as his prior professional fights, he has proven himself to be extremely aggressive with drive to spare. His striking is better than good, but he’s no slouch on the ground either and could easily submit Arroyo.

Arroyo, though, is also not lacking in any particular area either. Although he lacks professional experience, his time and training on the previous season of TUF (where he beat Jon Kolosci with an armbar in the finale) should help him in the long run. In his eyes, Brown’s weakness is his jiu-jitsu, so look for Arroyo to go for the takedowns. A submission specialist, this is where Arroyo will be his strongest. Unfortunately, I just don’t see Brown ending up on his back.

Prediction: Matt Brown via TKO round two

Marvin Eastman versus Drew McFedries

An 8-year veteran to the sport, Eastman has had a solid career with wins over some notable fighters. He said has said that this fight, to him, means redemption for the two losses he suffered in his previous UFC fights (not including his most recent win over Terry Martin). Eastman’s wrestling is probably his biggest strength, so expect him to try to take the fight to the ground. With the majority of his fights going to decision, Eastman clearly has the cardio and will likely not gas. If he keeps McFedries on his back, he has a better chance to win a decision.

Though he’s been fighting as long as Eastman, McFedries has considerably less experience than him. At the same time, though, he has fought against some formidable opponents and that should help him. With his stand up being his chief asset, he will try to keep this fight standing up. If he manages to stay on his feet, look for heavy hands and damaging punches from McFedries. As long as he has been working on his take down defense, McFedries should be able to overpower Eastman.

Prediction: McFedries via TKO round one

Josh Burkman versus Dustin Hazelett

A staple on UFC fight cards, the experienced Josh Burkman is coming off a tough loss to Mike Swick earlier this year. Known mostly as a strong wrestler, his wins are pretty evenly split between decisions and submissions. Point in case – look at his last five fights. They all went to decision. The positive is that he can go the distance. The negative is that he can’t really seem get the job done. He has lost 2 of his last 3 fights. Granted, they were losses to talented fighters, but it seems as if he used to be capable of better. With wrestling as his forte, expect Burkman to take it to the ground and look for a submission.

By the same token, the less experienced Dustin Hazelett is trying to prove himself in the UFC. Though he’s had some success before, he’s trying to bounce back from a loss to Josh Koscheck. As a brown belt in BJJ, the limber Hazelett is well-versed in submissions and has won the gross majority of his fights that way (not to mention he beat a Gracie). As both Burkman and Hazelett are comfortable on the ground, that’s likely where most of this fight will be. Although Hazelett is skilled and can hold his own, Burkman’s experience will trump his skill

Prediction: Burkman via decision

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Main Card

Kendall Grove (186 lbs.) vs. Evan Tanner (186 lbs.)
C.B. Dollaway (185 lbs.) vs. Amir Sadollah (185 lbs.)
Luigi Fioravanti (171 lbs.) vs. Diego Sanchez (170 lbs.)
Jeremy Stephens (155 lbs.) vs. Spencer Fisher (156 lbs.)
Dante Rivera (185 lbs.) vs. Matt Riddle (185 lbs.)

Preliminary Card

Dustin Hazelett (170 lbs.) vs. Josh Burkman (170 lbs.)
Drew McFedries (185 lbs.) vs. Marvin Eastman (186 lbs.)
Matt Arroyo (170 lbs.) vs. Matt Brown (170 lbs.)
Dean Lister (185 lbs.) vs. Jeremy Horn (186 lbs.)
Cale Yarbrough (186 lbs.) vs. Tim Credeur (185 lbs.)
Rob Yundt (185 lbs.) vs. Rob Kimmons (185 lbs.)

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