Israel Adesanya‘s knockout of Alex Pereira at UFC 287 resulted in minimal medical suspensions for most fighters, with the longest being 60 days.
Israel Adesanya’s knockout of Alex Pereira concluded the thrilling UFC 287 event. Fortunately for most of the card’s fighters, it is unlikely that they will have to miss much time afterward. Although Pereira was knocked out cold during the main event this past Saturday in Miami, he received a minimal medical suspension, with the now-former UFC middleweight champion expected to be on the shelf for just 60 days.
Adesanya did not receive a medical suspension, while none of the UFC 287 competitors received a suspension longer than 60 days. Adrian Yanez, Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke were also required to sit out for the two-month period, although the nature of these suspensions was not made public. UFC 287 was overseen by the Florida Athletic Commission.
The full list of medical suspensions includes Alex Pereira (60 days), Adrian Yanez (60 days), Santiago Ponzinibbio (60 days), Kelvin Gastelum (45 days), Chris Curtis (45 days), Michelle Waterson-Gomez (30 days), Gerald Meerschaert (45 days), Lupita Godinez (30 days), Cynthia Calvillo (30 days), and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (60 days).