Strikeforce Challengers 18 Medical Suspensions is Only Six Names Long

Strikeforce Challengers 18: Gurgel vs. Duarte, the promotion’s second event in Las Vegas, took place Friday night, Aug. 12, at the Palms Casino Resort. Joe Duarte upset Jorge Gurgel in the night’s main event.

The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday released the post-fight suspensions for Strikeforce Challengers 18.

Strikeforce Challengers 18 Medical Suspensions:

Joe Duarte – Must have his left middle finger x-rayed and, if positive, must be cleared by an orthopedic doctor or he is suspended until Feb. 9, 2012.

Nate James – Must have his right foot and ankle x-rayed and, if positive, must be cleared by an orthopedic doctor or he is suspended until Feb. 9, 2012. He faces a minimum suspension until Sept. 12 with no contact prior to Sept. 3 due to a scalp laceration.

Derrick Mehmen – Suspended until Sept. 27 with no contact prior to Sept. 12 due to a left eye laceration.

Keith Berry – Must have left hand x-rayed and, if positive, must be cleared by an orthopedic doctor or he is suspended until Feb. 9, 2012. He faces a minimum suspension until Sept. 12 with no contact prior to Sept. 3 due to left eyebrow laceration.

Lukasz Les – Suspended until Sept. 12 with no contact prior to Sept. 3.

Chad Leonhardt – Suspended until Sept. 12 with no contact prior to Sept. 3.

Sterling Ford – Suspended until Sept. 12 with no contact prior to Sept. 3.