TLDR
- Two fighters, Alden Coria and Ramiz Brahimaj, received indefinite suspensions after UFC Houston and need medical clearance to return
- Sean Strickland received only a 9-day suspension after his third-round knockout win over Anthony Hernandez
- All 28 fighters who competed at UFC Houston received medical suspensions from Texas regulators
- The longest timed suspensions were 60 days, given to Geoff Neal, Josiah Harrell, and Nora Cornolle
- Texas law prevents the release of specific injury details for fighter privacy reasons
Sources: mmafighting.com | mmajunkie.usatoday.com
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has released medical suspensions for all 28 fighters who competed at UFC Houston on Saturday night. Two fighters received indefinite suspensions and must get medical clearance before they can compete again.
Alden Coria and Ramiz Brahimaj were both handed indefinite layoffs following their bouts at Toyota Center. Coria won his fight and picked up his second victory in the octagon, while Brahimaj lost to Punahele Soriano.
The UFC Houston event started slow but delivered several violent finishes on the main card. Main event winner Sean Strickland knocked out Anthony Hernandez in the third round of their middleweight bout.
Uros Medic is building serious momentum. He has racked up three wins in a row and is now 7-3 in the UFC!
✅His wins so far:
-Geoff Neal (RD 1 KO)
-Muslim Salikhov (RD 1 KO)
-Gilbert Urbina (RD 1 KO)
-Tim Means (RD 1 KO)
-Matthew Semelsberger (RD 3 KO)
-Omar Morales (RD 2 KO)… pic.twitter.com/4ZtAmLlm1j— JG (@JakeGerberMMA) February 24, 2026
Main Event Fighters Receive Short Suspensions
Strickland received only a nine-day suspension that runs through March 3. The former champion’s brief layoff could allow him to quickly return for a potential middleweight title shot.
Hernandez, who suffered the knockout loss, was suspended for 30 days through March 24. Despite the finish, he did not receive any extended medical restrictions.
In the co-main event, Uros Medic delivered a highlight-reel knockout over veteran welterweight Geoff Neal. Medic received a seven-day suspension until March 1.
Neal was handed a 60-day suspension running through April 23, making it one of the longest layoffs from the event.
Full Suspension List Released
Texas medical laws prevent the release of specific injury details, citing privacy practices. Fighters can return before their suspension ends if they receive clearance from a medical professional.
Sergey Spivak received a 30-day suspension through March 24 after his fight. His opponent Ante Delija was suspended for seven days until March 3.
Dan Ige was suspended for 30 days through March 24, while Melquizael Costa received a seven-day suspension. Michel Pereira was suspended nine days until March 3.
Zachary Reese received a 30-day suspension through March 24. Jacobe Smith was suspended seven days until March 1, while Josiah Harrell received a 60-day suspension through April 23.
Jordan Leavitt was suspended 21 days through March 15. Yadier del Valle received a nine-day suspension until March 3.
Alibi Idiris was suspended 45 days through April 8. Ode Osbourne received a nine-day suspension until March 3.
Carlos Leal was suspended nine days until March 3. Chidi Njokuani received a 21-day suspension through March 15.
Carli Judice was suspended nine days until March 3. Juliana Miller received a 21-day suspension through March 15.
Punahele Soriano was suspended nine days until March 3 after his win over Brahimaj. Joselyne Edwards received a seven-day suspension until March 1, while her opponent Nora Cornolle was suspended 60 days through April 23.
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani was suspended 45 days through April 8. Luis Gurule received a nine-day suspension until March 3.
Phil Rowe was suspended 21 days through March 15. The suspensions range from seven days to 60 days for fighters with specific end dates, not counting the two indefinite suspensions.
