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Matt Erickson

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

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