Despite mixed fortunes, both Phil Davis (13-2-1) and Scott Jorgensen (15-10) both face up to 6-months on the sidelines after their UFC 179 fights.
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) released their list of fighter’s who have been suspended pending medical clearance after Saturday’s event. Light heavyweight Davis, who scored a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Glover Teixeira (22-4) in the co-main event, will need to recover from an injury to his right hand before he can compete again.
Flyweight Jorgensen, who was on the wrong end of a 1st round submission defeat to Wilson Reis (19-5) will also need to be medically cleared after a vicious kick to his body lead to a rib injury.
UFC 179 medical suspensions
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 right 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
UFC 179 took place at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
