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UFC 179 Medical Suspensions: Phil Davis, Scott Jorgensen out up to six months due to injuries suffered in Brazil
Oct 27, 2014 - 7:00:50 PM UFC 179 Medical Suspensions: Phil Davis, Scott Jorgensen out up to six months due to injuries suffered in Brazil

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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

The Brazil commission handed out medical suspensions to much of the roster competing at UFC 179, with Phil Davis and Scott Jorgensen receiving the lengthiest terms until cleared by a doctor. Davis must have his right hand cleared, while Jorgensen's rib injury has him on the sidelines.

Here's the full list of medical suspensions for the event (via 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