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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The biggest star in the Ultimate Fighting Championship today, Alex Poatán He will have to stay out of action for 180 days. This period could be reduced if the Brazilian fighter 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 man from São Paulo was knocked out by Cyryl Gane In the second round of the co-main event of the night, valid for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), the duel also brought controversy related to alleged blows to the back of the neck that Índio Pataxó 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 as Justin gaethje They received a six-month suspension, which may be reduced if the athletes present medical reports that allow them to return to training and competition. Because he was knocked out, the Georgian/Spanish athlete will be required to undergo a 60-day period without receiving blows to the head.

🥶 Justin gaethje'S 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 gaethje180-day suspension, unless cleared due to a right wrist injury and an MRI scan of the left knee. Mandatory 45-day suspension.

Ilia Topuria180-day suspension, unless cleared by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Mandatory 60-day suspension in case of knockout.

Alex Poatán180-day suspension, unless cleared by maxillofacial computed tomography scan. Mandatory 45-day suspension in case of knockout.

Cyryl GaneMandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Sean O'MalleyMandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Aiemann Zahabi180-day suspension, unless cleared by maxillofacial computed tomography scan. Mandatory 45-day suspension in case of knockout.

Josh HokitMandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Derrick LewisMandatory 45-day suspension for rest following a knockout.

Mauricio RuffyMandatory 8-day suspension for rest.

Michael chandlerMandatory 45-day suspension for knockout.

BoNickalMandatory 4-day suspension for rest.

Kyle DaukausMandatory 45-day suspension for knockout.

Diego lopes30-day suspension, unless cleared by a doctor to treat the injury to the left eye.

Steve Garcia180-day suspension, unless cleared by x-ray to treat the injury to his left hand. Mandatory 60-day suspension for knockout.