UFC Post-Fight Medical Suspensions in 2022

Precautionary medical suspensions and clearance requirements issued by state athletic commissions after a bout. Each entry links to the commission document it was taken from.

A post-fight medical suspension is routine. Commissions issue them to almost every fighter after almost every bout — a cut produces a short suspension, a knockout a mandatory rest period. Nothing here indicates a rule violation or an anti-doping matter.
This page reproduces publicly reported regulatory and medical-administrative records. Every entry names the body that issued it. Anti-doping testing entries are counts of publicly reported test sessions and are not pass/fail results — a test session is not a positive test. Records are reproduced as published and are not medical advice.

2022 (23)

Charlie Ontiveros — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 60/60 days; 180/180 days for laceration: l eye.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 60/60 days; 180/180 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Gabriel Benítez
Next fight
30 May 2024 vs Brandon Jenkins
Days to next fight
656
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Devin Clark — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 180/180 days for possible injury: l hand.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 180/180 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Azamat Murzakanov
Next fight
4 February 2023 vs Da Woon Jung
Days to next fight
175
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Jason Witt — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 60/30 days.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
60/30 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Josh Quinlan
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Angela Hill — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 180/180 days for possible injury: chest.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
180/180 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Lupita Godinez
Next fight
22 October 2022 vs Sheliah Lindsey
Days to next fight
70
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Priscila Cachoeira — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Ariane Lipski
Next fight
29 July 2023 vs Miranda Maverick
Days to next fight
350
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Dominick Cruz — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 60/60 days; 180/180 days for possible injury: nose.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 60/60 days; 180/180 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Marlon Vera
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Gabriel Benítez — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 180/180 days for possible injury: l hand.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
180/180 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Charlie Ontiveros
Next fight
13 January 2024 vs Jim Miller
Days to next fight
518
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

David Onama — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 60/60 days for laceration: l eye.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 60/60 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Nate Landwehr
Next fight
24 June 2023 vs Gabriel Santos
Days to next fight
315
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Yazmin Jauregui — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 60/60 days.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 60/60 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Iasmin Lucindo
Next fight
3 December 2022 vs Istela Nunes
Days to next fight
112
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Lukasz Brzeski — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 60/60 days for laceration: r eye.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
60/60 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Martin Buday
Next fight
11 March 2023 vs Karl Williams
Days to next fight
210
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Cynthia Calvillo — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 60/60 days; physician clearance required for possible injury: l eye.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 60/60 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Nina Nunes
Next fight
8 April 2023 vs Lupita Godinez
Days to next fight
238
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Ode Osbourne — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
Tyson Nam
Next fight
25 February 2023 vs Charles Johnson
Days to next fight
196
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Nate Landwehr — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 60/60 days for laceration: l eye.

Date
13 August 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 60/60 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC Fight Night
Opponent
David Onama
Next fight
25 March 2023 vs Austin Lingo
Days to next fight
224
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Raoni Barcelos — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Victor Henry
Next fight
1 October 2022 vs Trevin Jones
Days to next fight
252
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Michel Pereira — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 60/60 days; physician clearance required for laceration: nose.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
60/60 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Andre Fialho
Next fight
21 May 2022 vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
Days to next fight
119
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Matt Frevola — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 180/180 days; 45/30 days; physician clearance required for possible fracture: l hand / l elbow.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
180/180 days; 45/30 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Genaro Valdéz
Next fight
12 November 2022 vs Ottman Azaitar
Days to next fight
294
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Andre Fialho — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 60/60 days; physician clearance required for laceration: eye.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
60/60 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Michel Pereira
Next fight
16 April 2022 vs Miguel Baeza
Days to next fight
84
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Trevin Giles — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Michael Morales
Next fight
17 September 2022 vs Louis Cosce
Days to next fight
238
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Vanessa Demopoulos — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Silvana Gómez Juárez
Next fight
12 March 2022 vs Aislinn O’Connell
Days to next fight
49
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Michael Morales — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 180/180 days; physician clearance required for possible fracture: l knee.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
180/180 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Trevin Giles
Next fight
30 July 2022 vs Adam Fugitt
Days to next fight
189
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Pete Rodriguez — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 45/30 days; 180/180 days; physician clearance required for possible fracture: nasal / orbital.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
45/30 days; 180/180 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Jack Della Maddalena
Next fight
15 October 2022 vs Mike Jackson
Days to next fight
266
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Deiveson Figueiredo — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 180/180 days; physician clearance required for possible fracture: r hand.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
180/180 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Brandon Moreno
Next fight
21 January 2023 vs Brandon Moreno
Days to next fight
364
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission

Silvana Gomez Juarez — Post-fight medical suspension

Post-fight medical suspension

The commission recorded 180/180 days; physician clearance required for possible fracture: r elbow.

Date
22 January 2022
Status
Medical suspension / clearance requirement
Suspension length
180/180 days; physician clearance required
Timing
After fight
Event
UFC 270: N'Gannou vs. Gane
Opponent
Vanessa Demopoulos
Next fight
11 June 2022 vs Na Liang
Days to next fight
140
Issuing body
California State Athletic Commission

Issued by: California State Athletic Commission