The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has issued medical suspensions for fighters following UFC 330. Islam Makhachev received a 30-day suspension due to a rib contusion, while Rafael Tobias faces up to 180 days pending physician clearance of injuries to his right hand and left leg. Edson Barboza, Eric McConico, and Kaue Fernandez each received 60-day suspensions, and Tresean Gore is suspended indefinitely until a physician confirms his jaw has healed. Ramiz Brahimaj is also on indefinite hold pending neurological clearance with a minimum 30-day suspension.
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has handed down a round of medical suspensions stemming from UFC 330, held on August 15, with several fighters now sidelined for weeks or months while they recover from injuries sustained that night.
Islam Makhachev, the welterweight champion, drew the most attention among the suspended fighters. The 34-year-old Russian holds a 29-1-0 record and carries a pound-for-pound number-one ranking into his recovery period. Makhachev received a standard 30-day suspension after suffering a rib contusion, a relatively short timeline that nonetheless keeps one of the sport's most dominant champions off the active roster for now. A southpaw out of Eagles MMA, Makhachev lands 2.27 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy and averages 3.22 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the more complete threats in the division.
Rafael Tobias faces the longest potential absence on the card, placed on a suspension of up to 180 days pending physician clearance of injuries to his right hand and left leg.
Edson Barboza, Eric McConico, and Kaue Fernandez each received 60-day medical suspensions following the event.
Tresean Gore, the 32-year-old American Top Team Atlanta middleweight with an 8-4-0 record, is suspended indefinitely until a physician confirms his jaw has fully healed. Gore fights out of a switch stance and stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach.
Ramiz Brahimaj, who carries a 13-7-0 record and fights out of Fortis MMA, is also on indefinite hold. His suspension requires neurological clearance with a minimum 30-day hold before he can be considered for reinstatement.
Why it matters
- Makhachev's rib contusion adds a short but notable gap to the welterweight champion's schedule
- Tobias faces the most severe timeline, with up to six months before potential clearance
- Gore and Brahimaj face open-ended suspensions, making their return dates entirely dependent on medical review
- Several fighters across multiple divisions are now inactive simultaneously, affecting matchmaking in the near term
Saturday, August 15, 2026
