While Phil Davis won on Saturday, his victory over Glover Teixeira could force him out of action for an extended period of time.
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) announced on Monday that two of the 22 UFC 179 fighters have been medically suspended for six months pending medical clearance after Saturday night’s fights. Phil Davis, needs doctors to clear his right hand before returning to the Octagon. Scott Jorgensen, who lost in the first round to Wilson Reis, could also be out for six months with a rib injury.
Here’s a complete medical suspension list courtesy of MMAFighting.com
Tony Martin: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact
Fabricio Camoes: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Christos Giagos: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Gilbert Burns: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact
Andre Fili: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Felipe Arantes: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Wilson Reis: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact
Scott Jorgensen: Suspended 180 days, can return early pending physician clearance of left rib
Naoyuki Kotani: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Yan Cabral: Suspended 14 days; 7 days no contact
Neil Magny: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Willian Macario: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Beneil Dariush: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Diego Ferreira: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Darren Elkins: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Lucas Martins: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Hans Stringer: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Fabio Maldonado: Suspended 30 days; 21 days no contact
Phil Davis: Suspended 180 days, can return early pending physician clearance of right hand
Glover Teixeira: Suspended 45 days; 30 days no contact
Chad Mendes: Suspended 60 days; 45 days no contact
Jose Aldo: Suspended 60 days; 45 days no contact
