UFC 305 medical suspensions: Li Jingliang shut down for 2 months after brutal KO
Everyone who fought this past Saturday at UFC 305 has been given medical suspensions after their bouts, though several were just for mandatory rest periods.
Of note, Li Jingliang, who suffered one of the most brutal knockouts in recent memory at the hand of Carlos Prates, will be out for 60 days. Plus, Casey O’Neill, who took a decision from Luana Santos on the prelims, has a 6-month suspension unless she gets clearance from a doctor to return sooner.
The event, which took place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, was headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus Du Plessis and former champ Israel Adesanya.
Thursday, MMA Junkie acquired a full list of medical suspensions from the commission at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries of Western Australia, which oversaw the event. 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).
Jesus Aguilar def. Stewart Nicoll
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 18: Stewart Nicoll of Australia is checked by medical staff after being defeated by Jesus Aguilar of Mexico during the Flyweight Bout against during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Jesus Aguilar: 15 days mandatory rest
Stewart Nicoll: 30-day suspension
Song Kenan def. Ricky Glenn
Song Kenan: 21-day suspension
Ricky Glenn: 30-day suspension
Tom Nolan def. Alex Reyes
Tom Nolan: 30-day suspension
Alex Reyes: 30-day suspension
Jack Jenkins def. Herbert Burns
Jack Jenkins: 15 days mandatory rest
Herbert Burns: 30-day suspension
Casey O’Neill def. Luana Santos
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 18: Casey O’Neill of Australia celebrates after her Women’s Flyweight fight against Luana Santos of Brazil during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Casey O'Neill: 180-day suspension unless cleared by doctor
Luana Santos: 15 days mandatory rest
Ricardo Ramos def. Josh Culibao
Ricardo Ramos: 30-day suspension
Josh Culibao: 30-day suspension
Valter Walker def. Junior Tafa
Valter Walker: 15 days mandatory rest
Junior Tafa: 15-day suspension
Carlos Prates def. Li Jingliang
China’s Li Jingliang (in red) is knocked out by Brazil’s Carlos Prates in their men’s welterweight division event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 305 at the Perth Arena in Perth on August 18, 2024. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by COLIN MURTY/AFP via Getty Images)
Carlos Prates: 15-day suspension
Li Jingliang: 60-day suspension
Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Tai Tuivasa
Jairzinho Rozenstruik: 15 days mandatory rest
Tai Tuivasa: 30-day suspension
Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot
Dan Hooker: 45-day suspension
Mateusz Gamrot: 30-day suspension
Kai Kara-France def. Steve Erceg
Kai Kara-France: 15 days mandatory rest
Steve Erceg: 45-day suspension
Dricus Du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya
Dricus Du Plessis: 15 days mandatory rest
Israel Adesanya: 30-day suspension