UFC on ESPN 21 medical suspensions: Adrian Yanez among six facing potential six-month layoffs

Six fighters could be looking at up to 180 days on the sidelines after UFC on ESPN 21.

Among the six is rising star Adrian Yanez (13-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC), who will need doctor clearance for his right hand after scoring a “Performance of the Night” knockout over Gustavo Lopez.

Also facing potential 180-day terms is Montserrat Ruiz (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), who defeated Cheyanne Buys (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) via unanimous decision. Ruiz needs doctor clearance for both her left knee and right shoulder. Buys didn’t walk away unscathed either, and will require doctor clearance for her right elbow.

MMA Junkie on Tuesday obtained the full list of suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com, the Association of Boxing Commissions’ official record keeper.

The full list of UFC on ESPN 21 medical suspensions includes:

• Derek Brunson: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to right eyebrow laceration.
• Kevin Holland: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
• Song Kenan: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact due to right facial laceration.
• Max Griffin: No suspension.
• Cheyanne Buys: Needs X-ray of right elbow, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
• Montserrat Ruiz: Needs MRI of right elbow and X-ray of nose, doctor clearance, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
• Adrian Yanez: Needs X-ray of right hand, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
• Gustavo Lopez: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
• Tai Tuivasa: No suspension.
• Harry Hunsucker: Needs X-ray of left hand and thumb, clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 45 days with 30 days no contact.
• Marion Reneau: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
• Macy Chiasson: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
• Leonardo Santos: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
• Grant Dawson: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact due to laceration behind right ear.
• Trevin Giles: Needs X-ray of right foot, and clearance by doctor, otherwise suspended 180 days; minimum suspension is 30 days with 21 days no contact.
• Roman Dolidze: Suspended 180 days or until right orbital floor and medial orbital blowout fractures are cleared by ENT; also suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
• Montel Jackson: No suspension.
• Jesse Strader: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact due to left cheek laceration.
• Bruno Silva: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
• J.P. Buys: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.