World Series of Fighting 3 Medical Suspensions: Josh Burkman Out Until September

The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday released the World Series of Fighting 3: Fitch vs. Burkman medical suspensions to MMAWeekly.com.

Main event winner Josh Burkman injured his hand in his 41-second submission of Jon Fitch. He received a minimum suspension until Sept. 13, and needs to have his hand cleared by an orthopedic doctor.

Burkman hinted at the injury in a post-fight interview with MMAWeekly.com, saying that him being sidelined would give WSOF officials time to determine a suitable opponent for his next fight, which is expected to be for the promotion’s first welterweight championship.

Brian Cobb, Jeff Smith, Lyle Beerbohm, and Kendrick Miree all could potentially be on the sidelines until December, unless they gain medical clearance for their injuries.

WSOF 3 took place Friday, June 14, at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

World Series of Fighting 3 Medical Suspensions

Josh Burkman: Must have his right hand, third digit x-rayed and cleared by an orthopedic doctor. He faces a minimum suspension with no contact until Sept. 13.

Jon Fitch: Suspended until July 30 with no contact prior to July 15 due to right eyebrow laceration.

Tyson Steele: Suspended until July 6 with no contact prior to June 29.

Brian Cobb: Must have left knee cleared by an orthopedic doctor or he is suspended until Dec. 12. He faces a minimum suspension until July 15 with no contact prior to July 6.

Jeff Smith: Must get an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor’s clearance for a nasal injury. He must also get his right ribs x-rayed. If positive, he must be cleared by a doctor or he is suspended until Dec. 12. Smith faces a minimum suspension until July 30 with no contact prior to July 15.

Lyle Beerbohm: Must have his right foot x-rayed and evaluated by a doctor or he is suspended until Dec. 12.

Joe Murphy: Suspended until July 15 with no contact prior to July 6 due to right knee pain.

Kendrick Miree: Must have his left foot x-rayed and cleared by a doctor or he is suspended until Dec. 12.

Josh Montalvo: Suspended until July 30 with no contact prior to July 15 due to left cheek laceration.