‘TUF 23’ Finale Medical Suspensions: Gadelha Potentially Out 185 Days After Title Bout Loss

Claudia Gadelha could be out for more than six months following her loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk at “The Ultimate Fighter 23” finale.

The Nevada Athletic Commission recently released medical suspensions from the event, which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Friday night. After a quick start, Gadelha faded down the stretch to drop a unanimous verdict to her “TUF” coaching rival, her second loss to Jedrzejczyk in the Octagon.

Gadelha must have her right thumb x-rayed to rule out a fracture or she will be out for 185 days. At a minimum, the Brazilian is suspended for 45 days with no contact for 30 days. Jedrzejczyk, meanwhile, emerged from the contest with a clean bill of health.

Fernando Bruno (knee) and Cezar Ferreira (foot) are also facing possible 185-day layoffs following their bouts at the “TUF 23” finale.

”The Ultimate Fighter 23” Finale Medical Suspensions:

Claudia Gadelha: Must have right thumb x-rayed to rule out fracture or no contest 185 days; minimum suspension 45 days with no contact for 30 days

Andrew Sanchez: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days

Thiago Tavares: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days

Andrew Holbrook: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days

Fernando Bruno: Must have MRI or x-ray of left knee and requires clearance from orthopedic doctor or no contest 185 days; minimum suspension 30 days with no contact for 45 days

Josh Stansbury: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to scalp laceration

Cory Hendricks: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days due to cut on bridge of nose

Cezar Ferreira: Must have left foot x-ray to rule out fracture or no contest 185 days; minimum suspension 45 days with no contact 30 days

Jake Matthews: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days

Anton Zafir: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days