WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Justin Gaethje participates in a press conference with other fight winners and Dana White following UFC Freedom 250 at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC on June 15, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Justin Gaethje will be sidelined for at least six months following his epic TKO victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Like a few others who battled on that night, Gaethje was handed a 180-day medical suspension to heal the injuries he suffered in the scrap with Topuria. Let's talk MMA.
Gaethje received a 180-day medical suspension after UFC Freedom 250, pending right-wrist and left-knee MRI clearance, plus 45 days of mandatory rest.
The term is listed as "up to" 180 days and can be shortened with clean scans.
Topuria also drew a 180-day suspension for facial injuries, so both winner and loser were sidelined.
Justin Gaethje will be sidelined for at least six months following his epic TKO victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Like a few others who battled on that night, Gaethje was handed a 180-day medical suspension to heal the injuries he suffered in the scrap with Topuria. Let's talk MMA.
Gaethje received a 180-day medical suspension after UFC Freedom 250, pending right-wrist and left-knee MRI clearance, plus 45 days of mandatory rest.
The term is listed as "up to" 180 days and can be shortened with clean scans.
Topuria also drew a 180-day suspension for facial injuries, so both winner and loser were sidelined.
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