The latest medical suspensions have been released.
We’re coming off UFC on ESPN+ 33 that saw Aleksandar Rakic dominate Anthony Smith in a three-round main event. The former UFC Light Heavyweight has received a 45-day suspension with no contact for 30 days. On the other hand, Rakic is free to resume training and could actually take a fight anytime soon as the light heavyweight is cleared to compete.
In the co-main event, Robbie Lawler suffered another big loss against Neil Magny. Both men have received medical suspensions for 45 days, though for different reasons.
Mallory Martin, Ji Yeon Kim, and Polyana Viana have the longest suspensions as all three women can't fight until February. However, should Martin, Kim, and Viana get clearance from their respective doctors then they’ll be able to get into the octagon sooner than later.
Check out the full list of medical suspensions that was provided by both MMA Junkie and MixedMartialArts.com:
Anthony Smith: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
Aleksandar Rakic: No suspension.
Robbie Lawler: Suspended 45 days with no contest for 30 days due to nasal lacerations.
Neil Magny: Suspended 45 days or until cut on right elbow cleared by doctor or no contest until Sept. 11.
Ji Yeon Kim: Must have right orbital non-displaced fracture cleared by oral and maxillofacial doctor or ophthalmologist or no contest until Feb. 26; minimum suspension until Oct. 14 with no contact until Sept. 29.
Alexa Grasso: No suspension.
Ricardo Lamas: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
Bill Algeo: No suspension.
Maki Pitolo: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to facial lacerations.
Impa Kasangay: Must have right eye laceration cleared by doctor or no contest until Oct. 14; minimum suspension until Sept. 11.
Alessio Di Chirico: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
Zak Cummings: No suspension.
Alex Caceres: No suspension.
Austin Springer: No suspension.
Sean Brady: No suspension.
Christian Aguilera: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to right eyebrow and nose lacerations.
Polyana Viana: Must have right thumb MRI and x-ray of right foot. If positive, then must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until Feb. 26, 2021; minimum suspension until Sept. 29 with no contact until Sept. 20.
Emily Whitmire: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 30 days due to left elbow pain.
Mallory Martin: Must have right knee MRI. If positive, must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until Feb. 26, 2021; minimum suspension until Oct. 29 with no contact until Oct. 14.
Hannah Cifers: Must have nose cut cleared by doctor or no contest until Oct. 14; minimum suspension until Sept. 29 with no contact until Sept. 20.