UFC 301 medical suspensions: 3 winners potentially out 6 months

A trio of UFC 301 fighters who came out victorious could end up sidelined for 180 days due to medical reasons, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission reported Monday.

Drakkar Klose, who won a unanimous decision over Joaquim Silva on the preliminary card on May 4 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was handed a 180-day medical suspension which could be reduced to 30 days if cleared by a doctor for a right knee injury.

Ismael Bonfim, victorious in the second bout of the night against Vinc Pichel, walked with crutches during the post-fight press conference, and now must be cleared of left leg and foot injuries to avoid a 180-day term after his decision win.

Dione Barbosa also needs medical clearance to return in 2024 after suffering a left shoulder injury during his decision victory over Ernesta Kareckaite. Additionally, Kevin Borjas, whose left leg was attacked with brutal kicks courtesy of Alessandro Costa, was handed a 180-day suspension pending clearance following his TKO loss.

UFC 301 headliners Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg, as well as co-headliners Jose Aldo and Jonathan Martinez, left with short 30-day suspensions with no contact for 21 days. Pantoja defended his belt in a five-round war, and Aldo was victorious via decision in his return from retirement.

A complete breakdown of event’s medical suspension report can be seen below.

• Ismael Bonfim: Suspended 180 days or until cleared of left foot and leg injury (suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact if cleared)
• Vinc Pichel: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Alessandro Costa: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Kevin Borjas: Suspended 180 days or until cleared of left leg injury (suspended 45 days, 30 days no contact if cleared)
• Mauricio Ruffy: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Jamie Mullarkey: Suspended 45 days, 30 days no contact
• Dione Barbosa: Suspended 180 days or until cleared of left shoulder injury (suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact if cleared)
• Ernesta Kareckaite: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Joaquim Neto: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Drakkar Klose: Suspended 180 days or until cleared of right knee injury (suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact if cleared)
• Karolina Kowalkiewicz: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Iasmin Lucindo: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Elvis Brener: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Myktybek Orolbai: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Paul Craig: Suspended 60 days, 45 days no contact
• Caio Borralho: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Joanderson Brito: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Jack Shore: Suspended 45 days, 30 days no contact
• Anthony Smith: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Vitor Petrino Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Michel Pereira: Suspended 14 days, seven days no contact
• Ihor Potieria: Suspended 45 days, 30 days no contact
• Alexandre Pantoja: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Steve Erceg: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Jonathan Martinez: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact
• Jose Aldo: Suspended 30 days, 21 days no contact