Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria Hit With Long-Term Medical Suspensions
Summary
Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria received the longest medical suspensions after their fight at UFC Freedom 250 because of serious injuries. Several other fighters from the event also received medical suspensions following knockouts or technical knockouts.Key Facts
- Gaethje got a 180-day medical suspension unless cleared earlier and a 45-day mandatory suspension due to a wrist injury and knee MRI.
- Topuria also received a 180-day suspension unless cleared early by a specialist and must serve a 60-day suspension after his knockout.
- Both fighters' match was very intense, with Topuria ending up in the hospital.
- Other fighters, including Alex Pereira, Aiemann Zahabi, and Steve Garcia, received 180-day suspensions due to knockouts.
- Pereira and Zahabi can be cleared earlier with special CT scans, and they have 45-day mandatory suspensions.
- Garcia needs an x-ray clearance to reduce his suspension and has a mandatory 60-day suspension.
- Michael Chandler, Derrick Lewis, and Kyle Daukaus have 45-day suspensions for knockouts.
- Diego Lopes has a 30-day suspension unless cleared by a doctor.
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