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UFC 181 medical suspensions: Pettis needs left hand cleared

It appears that Anthony Pettis didn't escape UFC 181 without an injury after all, at least according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

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When Khabib Nurmagomedov crashed the UFC 181 post-fight press conference and demanded a fight with champion Anthony Pettis, Showtime said he was healthy. Well, the Nevada State Athletic Commission's medical suspension list says otherwise. Pettis needs his left hand cleared by a doctor, or he could be suspended for up to six months.

The full list included possible six-month suspensions for two other fighters on the card - Abel Trujillo and Francisco Rivera. Eddie Gordon also received a longer-than-usual term due to a possible concussion. Here's the full list (via MMA Fighting):


Anthony Pettis: Requires x-ray of left hand; if positive, requires doctor's clearance or no contest until June 6
Abel Trujillo: Requires doctor's clearance on fractured nose or no contest until Jun. 6; minimum suspension until Jan. 6, no contest until Dec. 2
Francisco Rivera: Requires ophthalmologist's clearance on left eye abrasion or no contest until June 6
Eddie Gordon: Requires post-concussive clearance from neurologist or sports medicine doctor prior to starting contact training; minimum suspension no contest until March 7, no contact until Feb. 5
Brendan Schaub: Suspended until Feb. 5, no contact until Jan. 21 due to upper lip laceration
Anthony Hamilton: Suspended until Jan. 21, no contact until Jan. 6 due to right forehead laceration
Tony Ferguson: Suspended until Jan. 21, no contact until Jan. 6 due to right forehead laceration
Raquel Pennington: Suspended until Jan. 21, no contact until Jan. 6 due to forehead laceration
Johny Hendricks: Suspended until Jan. 6, no contact until Dec. 28 due to tough fight
Todd Duffee: Suspended until Jan. 6, no contact until Dec. 28 due to forehead laceration
Matt Hobar: Suspended until Jan. 6, no contact until Dec. 28 due to left eye hematoma
Sergio Pettis: Suspended until Jan. 6, no contact until Dec. 28
Clay Collard: Requires orthopedic clearance on left forearm or no contest until June 6; minimum suspension no contest until Jan. 6, no contact until Dec. 28
Alex White: Suspended until Jan. 6, no contact until Dec. 28 due to left upper eyebrow laceration

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