UFC Fight Night Brasilia Medicals: Erick Silva, Luan Chagas Face 6-Month Layoffs

The “Fight of the Night” winning battle between Erick Silva and Luan Chagas at UFC Fight Night 95 (live odds) exacted a physical toll on both competitors.

Silva and Chagas each received a possible six-month suspension following their welterweight bout, which Silva won via rear-naked choke 3:57 into the third frame. Silva is out for six months unless he is cleared by a doctor for a facial fracture, while Chagas faces the same term unless he is cleared by an orthopedist for a fractured fibula.

The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) recently released a full list of medical suspensions from this past Saturday’s event. While all 26 fighters who competed on the card were given a minimum 14-day suspension, only seven, including Silva and Chagas, received a longer term.

UFC Fight Night took place at Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in Brasilia, Brazil, and saw Cristiane Justino overwhelm Lina Lansberg en route to a technical knockout victory at the 2:29 mark of the second round. Lansberg was suspended for 45 days, with 30 days no contact, following the defeat.

UFC Fight Night Brasilia Medical Suspensions:

Lina Lansberg: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.

Antonio Silva: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.

Paul Felder: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.

Erick Silva: Suspended 180 days unless cleared by a doctor for facial fracture.

Luan Chagas: Suspended 180 days unless cleared by an orthopedist for fractured fibula.

Hector Urbina: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.

Gregor Gillespie: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact. In addition, suspended 180 days unless cleared by an ophthalmologist.