Almost Every Fighter From UFC 295 Dealt Medical Suspensions

UFC 295 brought the violence in the promotion’s return to New York City two weekends ago (Nov. 11, 2023).

The 13-fight card saw eight of the bouts inside the world-famous Madison Square Garden end via finish (seven knockouts, one submission). On the pay-per-view (PPV) main card, all five fights resulted in finishes.

Amongst the lengthiest medical suspensions dealt out by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) was Strawweight contender, Mackenzie Dern, who was on the receiving end of a thumping second round technical knockout from former champion, Jessica Andrade (watch highlights). Dern’s suspension will last 90 days for mandatory rest, and she’ll be suspended indefinitely pending neurological clearance. Lightweight, Matt Frevola, and Featherweight, Pat Sabatini, join Dern with the longest suspensions of the 19 overall fighters, having to rest for 90 days.

The full list of medical suspensions from UFC 295 can be seen below as acquired by MMA Fighting. The commission did not disclose the full details of each suspension due to medical privacy reasons.

Alex Pereira: Suspended for seven days.

Jiri Prochazka: Suspended 45 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Tom Aspinall: Suspended for seven days.

Sergei Pavlovich: Suspended 45 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Jessica Andrade: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Mackenzie Dern: Suspended 90 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending neurological clearance.

Benoit Saint Denis: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Matt Frevola: Suspended 90 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending neurological clearance.

Diego Lopes: Suspended for seven days.

Pat Sabatini: Suspended 90 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending neurological clearance.

Steve Erceg: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Alessandro Costa: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Loopy Godinez: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Tabatha Ricci: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Mateusz Rebecki: Suspended for seven days.

Roosevelt Roberts: Suspended for seven days.

Nazim Sadykhov: Suspended 60 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Viacheslav Borshchev: Suspended 60 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Jared Gordon: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending orthopedic clearance.

Mark Madsen: Suspended 45 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

John Castaneda: Suspended 45 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Kyung Ho Kang: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Joshua Van: Suspended for seven days.

Kevin Borjas: Suspended 30 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.

Jamall Emmers: Suspended for seven days.

Dennis Buzukja: Suspended 60 days for mandatory rest, indefinitely suspended pending primary care doctor clearance.