Brief

Alex Pereira has received a six-month medical suspension following his TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250. The suspension, pending a clear CT scan of his facial area, is the maximum allowed by the Association of Boxing Commissions. The fight's outcome was controversial, with Pereira claiming several illegal blows landed on the back of his head, a point referee Herb Dean has defended by clarifying the precise illegal zone. AI

Following their intense bout at UFC Freedom 250, both Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria have received six-month medical suspensions. Topuria sustained significant facial injuries, including fractured orbital bones and a broken nose, while Gaethje's suspension is pending clearance for his right wrist and left knee. The suspensions mean both fighters are likely sidelined until early 2027, with a rematch between them already being discussed for their potential returns. AI