Hook! Alex Poatan, Ilia Topuria and MMA stars receive medical suspensions after UFC Casa Branca.

Poatan injured after being knocked out by Gane in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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After delivering great fights to sports fans last Sunday (14) at the White House, some of the main MMA stars will need to stay out of action for a while. Last Thursday (18), Andy Foster, executive director of the California Athletic Commission, released the medical suspension periods stipulated for the athletes who participated in the last event promoted by Dana White, with deadlines that may surprise Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts.

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Currently the biggest star in the UFC, Alex Poatan will have to stay out of action for 180 days. This period could be reduced if the Brazilian receives medical clearance through a CT scan. On the other hand, he is required to undergo a 45-day no-contact period due to the knockout.

The fighter from São Paulo was knocked out by Ciryl Gane in the second round of the co-main event of the night, a fight for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). The fight also brought controversy related to alleged blows to the back of the head that the Pataxó Indian supposedly received in the final sequence of the fight.

In addition to Poatan, Gaethje and Topuria are also suspended.

Topuria was punished by Gaethje in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Involved in one of the best fights of the year, both Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje received a six-month suspension, which may be reduced if the athletes present medical reports that allow them to return to training and competition. Having been knocked out, the Georgian/Spanish fighter will be required to undergo a 60-day period without receiving blows to the head.

🥶 Justin Gaethje 'nin Ilia Topuria 'yı kamyon gibi çarparak dağıttığı anlar.. pic.twitter.com/b83VRSNPyS

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Check out all the UFC White House suspensions.

Justin Gaethje : 180-day suspension, unless cleared for a right wrist injury and an MRI scan of his left knee. Mandatory 45-day suspension.

Ilia Topuria : 180-day suspension unless cleared by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Mandatory 60-day suspension in case of knockout.

Alex Poatan : 180-day suspension, unless cleared by maxillofacial computed tomography scan. Mandatory 45-day suspension in case of knockout.

Ciryl Gane : Mandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Sean O'Malley : Mandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Aiemann Zahabi : 180-day suspension unless cleared by maxillofacial computed tomography scan. Mandatory 45-day suspension in case of knockout.

Josh Hokit : Mandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Derrick Lewis : Mandatory 45-day suspension for rest following knockout.

Mauricio Ruffy : Mandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Michael Chandler : Mandatory 45-day suspension for knockout.

Bo Nickal : Mandatory 4-day suspension for rest.

Kyle Daukaus : Mandatory 45-day suspension for knockout.

Diego Lopes : 30-day suspension, unless cleared by a doctor to treat the injury to his left eye.

Steve Garcia : 180-day suspension unless cleared by x-ray to treat the injury to his left hand. Mandatory 60-day suspension for knockout.

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