Curtis Blaydes is one of four athletes facing an indefinite layoff following UFC on ESPN 33.
Blaydes, who defeated Chris Daukaus via second-round technical knockout in this past Saturday’s main event at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, is suspended indefinitely until he receives orthopedic clearance on his right foot. Daukaus, meanwhile, is suspended 30 days to recover from a TKO defeat.
The Ohio Athletic Commission recently released a full list of medical suspensions from the event to MMAjunkie.com. While a vast majority of fighters on the card — 18 in total — didn’t receive a layoff of any kind, three others are also facing indefinite terms pending doctor clearance: Marc Diakiese (right hand, right foot), Viacheslav Borshchev (right wrist, right foot) and Batgerel Danaa (needs ophthalmologist clearance).
UFC on ESPN 33 medical suspensions:
- Curtis Blaydes: Suspended indefinitely until right foot is cleared by orthopedic doctor
- Chris Daukaus: Suspended 30 days for TKO loss.
- Matt Brown: Suspended 60 days for rest and laceration to heal.
- Marc Diakiese: Suspended indefinitely until right hand and right foot are cleared by orthopedic doctor.
- Viacheslav Borshchev: Suspended indefinitely until right wrist and right foot are cleared by orthopedic doctor.
- Batgerel Danaa: Suspended indefinitely until cleared by an ophthalmologist; also suspended 30 days for TKO loss.
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