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UFC 311 took place this past Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and featured 13 bouts and 26 fighters. Four of those fighters were suspended for six months due to injuries sustained during their fights. All of these potential injuries were considered possible fractures.
On Tuesday, California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Executive Director Andy Foster, who oversaw the event, provided MMA Junkie with a full list of medical suspensions.
Scroll below to see how long UFC 311 competitors will have to take off following their fights on Saturday. It is important to note that fighters can return before the end of their suspension if cleared by a doctor (unless otherwise stated “no exceptions” or “mandatory”).
Tagir Ulanbekov def. Clayton Carpenter
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Tagir Ulanbekov (red gloves) fights Clayton Carpenter (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Bernardo Sopaj def. Ricky Turcios
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Ricky Turcios (red gloves) fights Benardo Sopaj (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Bernardo Sopaj: Suspended 45 days without exception for 30 days due to a difficult fight.
Ricky Turcios: Suspended 45 days without exception for 30 days due to difficult fight.
Muin Gafurov def. Rinya Nakamura
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Rinya Nakamura (red gloves) fights Muin Gafurov (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Ailin Perez def. Karol Rosa
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Karol Rosa (red gloves) fights Ailin Perez (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Ailin Perez: Suspended seven days for mandatory rest.
Karol Rosa: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
Grant Dawson def. Diego Ferreira
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Grant Dawson (red gloves) fights Diego Ferreira (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Bogdan Guskov def. Billy Elekana
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Bogdan Guskov (red gloves) fights Billy Elekana (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Bogdan Guskov: suspended 180 days for possible broken right hand; also suspended for seven days for compulsory rest.
Billy Elekana: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
Azamat Bekoev def. Zach Reese
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Zachary Reese (red gloves) fights Azamat Bekoev (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Azamat Bekoev: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
Zach Reese: suspended 45 days including 30 days without exception for KO
Raoni Barcelos def. Payton Talbott
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Payton Talbott (red gloves) fights Raoni Barcelos (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Reinier de Ridder def. Kevin Hollande
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Kevin Holland (red gloves) fights Reinier de Ridder (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Reinier de Ridder: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
Kevin Holland: suspended 60 days for laceration to right eye; also suspended for seven days for compulsory rest.
Jailton Almeida def. Sergei Spivac
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Jailton Almeida (red gloves) fights Serghei Spivac (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Jailton Almeida: suspended 180 days for possible broken right foot; also suspended for seven days for compulsory rest.
Serghei Spivac: suspended 180 days for possible broken right foot and broken jaw; also suspended 45 days with 30 days without exception for TKO.
Jiri Prochazka def. Jamahal Hill
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Jiri Prochazka (red gloves) fights Jamahal Hill (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Jiri Prochazka: Suspended 45 days without exception for 30 days due to a difficult fight.
Jamahal Hill: suspended 60 days for nasal laceration; also suspended 45 days with 30 days without exception for TKO.
Merab Dvalishvili def. Umar Nurmagomedov
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Merab Dvalishvili (red gloves) fights Umar Nurmagomedov (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Merab Dvalishvili: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
Umar Nurmagomedov: suspended 180 days for possible broken left hand; also suspended for seven days for compulsory rest.
Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano
January 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, United States; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) fights Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Islam Makhachev: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
Renato Moicano: Suspended seven days for compulsory rest.
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