St. Pierre Requires MRI, Akiyama Fractured Orbital at UFC 100

“I heard my abductor snap,” said UFC welterweight champion “Rush” Georges St. Pierre (19-2) after defending his title from “Pitbull” Thiago Alves (16-4) in a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 100 in Las Vegas Saturday night, then the Québécois superstar limped from the Octagon to receive immediate treatment for the groin injury suffered when Alves put him on his back in the third round.

Tuesday in Montréal St. Pierre will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury that will keep him from fighting again until 8 January unless cleared by doctor, according to a suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Regardless, the NSAC has instructed St. Pierre not to engage in full-contact training until 2 August.

Middleweight “Sexyama” Yoshihiro Akiyama (14-2) came away from his Octagon debut versus “The Talent” Alen Belcher (14-6) with a split decision victory and fractured orbital bone that will keep him from returning also until 8 January unless cleared by an ophthalmologist.

Lightweight “Mongoose” Jim Miller (14-2) was ordered to have an x-ray of his right shoulder and clavicle after a unanimous decision over Mac Danzig (17-7-1) and is also suspended until 8 January unless cleared by a doctor.