Drakkar Klose | Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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
