UFC 229 Medical Suspensions: Anthony Pettis Among Five Fighters Facing 6 Months

Anthony Pettis is looking at a lengthy layoff following his loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 229, but it isn’t for the injury that halted their lightweight fight.

Pettis told his corner that he broke his hand following the second round of Saturday’s co-main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which resulted in a technical knockout victory for Ferguson. However, according to medical suspensions released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday, “Showtime” is suspended 180 days for a nasal fracture unless he is cleared by a doctor. Ferguson, meanwhile, emerged with a clean bill of health following the event.

Four other competitors from UFC 229 are also facing possible six-month sits: Dominick Reyes (left leg); Jalin Turner (nasal fracture); Scott Holtzman (right hand, right foot) and Alan Patrick Silva Alves (left orbital fracture).

UFC 229 Medical Suspensions:

Conor McGregor: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.

Anthony Pettis: Must have nasal fracture cleared by doctor. Otherwise, suspended 180 days.

Dominick Reyes: Must have left leg cleared by X-ray. Otherwise, suspended 180 days.

Ovince St. Preux: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.

Derrick Lewis: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact for tough fight.

Alexander Volkov: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.

Vicente Luque: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.

Jalin Turner: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact. Additionally, must have nasal fracture cleared by doctor or suspended 180 days.

Tonya Evinger: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.

Scott Holtzman: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for cut on left forehead. Additionally, must have right hand and right foot cleared by doctor or suspended 180 days.

Alan Patrick Silva Alves: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact. Additionally, must have left orbital fracture cleared by doctor or suspended 180 days.

Gray Maynard: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for cut on left eyebrow.

Ryan LaFlare: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for cut on left forehead.