Event Wrap – 8.8.11 The MMA Corner Staff August 8, 2011 Events, News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of event results, weigh-in results, suspensions, and salaries from throughout the world of MMA. UFC 133 draws $1.5 Million Gate, 11,583 in Attendance Saturday’s “UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz” drew a $1.5 million gate with 11,583 people in attendance, according to UFC president Dana White. The event took place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The event was plagued with numerous injuries, including a change to the main event, which saw Tito Ortiz step in for Phil Davis against Rashad Evans. SOURCE: MMAWeekly UFC 133 Medical Suspensions The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has issued medical suspensions to seven fighters from this past weekend’s UFC 133 event. Tito Ortiz: Suspended 45 days for precautionary reasons Yoshihiro Akiyama: Suspended 60 days due to possible head injuries; must have a neurological exam before returning to competition Dennis Hallman: Suspended 45 days for precautionary reasons Mike Pyle: Suspended 45 days for precautionary reasons Matt Hamill: Suspended 45 days for precautionary reasons Rafael Natal: Suspended indefinitely due to a right-hand injury; must have hand cleared by a physician before returning to competition Paul Bradley: Suspended for 30 days for a left-knee injury; must be cleared by a physician before returning to competition SOURCE: MMAJunkie Photo: Tito Ortiz (Rob Tatum/The MMA Corner)
