Ten fighters have been suspended indefinitely for injuries sustained Saturday at UFC 302.
The event, which took place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., featured two five-round fights: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa. Of those four fighters, Makhachev was the only one to not be suspended indefinitely, instead handed a 30-day term for facial lacerations.
Poirier, Strickland, and Costa were all suspended indefinitely pending medical clearance for leg injuries. Poirier also received an additional indefinite suspension for a nose injury.
On Tuesday, MMA Junkie acquired a full list of medical suspensions from the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB). Check out that full list below. It’s important to note fighters can return prior to the conclusion of the full term if they are cleared by a doctor (unless noted otherwise).
Andre Lima def. Mitch Raposo
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Mitch Raposo (red gloves) fights Andre Lima (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Andre Lima: No suspension.
Mitch Raposo: No suspension.
Ailin Perez def. Joselyne Edwards
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Ailin Perez (red gloves) fights Joselyne Edwards (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Ailin Perez: Suspended indefinitely until jaw cleared by oral surgeon; also suspended 30 days no contact.
Joselyne Edwards: Suspended indefinitely until right thumb X-ray cleared by doctor.
Bassil Hafez def. Mickey Gall
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Micky Gall (red gloves) fights Bassil Hafez (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Bassil Hafez: Suspended 30 days no contact.
Mickey Gall: Suspended indefinitely pending nephrology clearance; also suspended 14 days.
Jake Matthews def. Phil Rowe
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Phil Rowe (red gloves) fights Jake Matthews (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jake Matthews: No suspension.
Phil Rowe: No suspension.
Grant Dawson def. Joe Solecki
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Grant Dawson (red gloves) fights Joe Solecki (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Grant Dawson: Suspended 30 days no contact for left eyebrow laceration.
Joe Solecki: No suspension.
Jailton Almeida def. Alexandr Romanov
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Jailton Almeida (red gloves) fights Alexandr Romanov (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jailton Almeida: Suspended indefinitely until left knee cleared by orthopedist.
Alexandr Romanov: No suspension.
Roman Kopylov def. Cesar Almeida
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Cesar Almeida (red gloves) fights Roman Kopylov (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Roman Kopylov: No suspension.
Cesar Almeida: No suspension.
Randy Brown def. Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Randy Brown (red gloves) fights Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Randy Brown: Suspended indefinitely until right big cleared by orthopedist.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos: Suspended indefinitely until ophthalmologist exam cleared.
Niko Price def. Alex Morono
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Niko Prince (red gloves) fights Alex Morono (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Niko Price: No suspension.
Alex Morono: No suspension.
Kevin Holland def. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Kevin Holland def. Michal Oleksiejczuk (Photo via UFC)
Kevin Holland: No suspension.
Michal Oleksiejczuk: Suspended indefinitely until right elbow/arm cleared by orthopedist.
Sean Strickland def. Paulo Costa
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Sean Strickland (red gloves) fights Paulo Costa (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sean Strickland: Suspended indefinitely until left tibia/leg cleared by orthopedist.
Paulo Costa: Suspended indefinitely until right ankle/foot cleared by orthopedist; also suspended 30 days with 14 days no contact.
Islam Makhachev def. Dustin Poirier
Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Islam Makhachev: Suspended 30 days for facial lacerations.
Dustin Poirier: Suspended indefinitely until nose cleared by ENT specialist; also suspended indefinitely until left knee cleared by orthopedist.
