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UFC 235 Medical Suspensions: Jon Jones Among 10 Fighters Facing 180 Days



Jon Jones was dominant in his light heavyweight title defense against Anthony Smith at UFC 235, but he didn’t emerge from the event unscathed.

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Jones is facing a 180-day suspension unless he receives doctor clearance on his left foot. At a minimum, “Bones is suspended 45 days with 30 days of no contact due to a left eye laceration.

UFC 235 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday and saw Jones defeat Smith via unanimous decision in the evening’s main event. Smith is also facing a 180-day sit unless he is cleared of potential nose and rib injuries with X-rays. The Nevada State Athletic Commission released a full list of medical suspensions from the event on Monday.

All told, 10 fighters from UFC 235 are facing potential six-month suspensions. That includes light heavyweight prospect Johnny Walker, who injured himself while celebrating his knockout victory over Misha Cirkunov. The Brazilian is out 180 days unless he receives MRI clearance for his left shoulder.

Meanwhile, Mickey Gall, who revealed that he passed out during his weight cut, has been suspended indefinitely by the NAC. Gall needs kidney clearance from a doctor before he can resume training or fighting. Gall lost to Diego Sanchez by second-round TKO in a preliminary welterweight bout.

Jon Jones: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears left foot with X-ray. Additionally, suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days for left eye laceration.

Anthony Smith: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears nose and ribs with X-rays. Additionally, suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.

Kamaru Usman: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.

Tyron Woodley: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears right thumb with MRI. Additionally, suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.

Ben Askren: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days for left eyebrow laceration.

Weili Zhang: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.

Tecia Torres: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears right ankle and right foot with X-rays. Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.

Pedro Munhoz: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears right hand and right thumb with X-rays. Additionally, suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.

Cody Garbrandt: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

Zabit Magomedsharipov: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears left ankle and left foot with X-rays. Additionally, suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days for left eye laceration.

Johnny Walker: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears left shoulder with MRI.

Misha Cirkunov: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

Alejandro Perez: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.

Mickey Gall: Must be medically cleared by doctor, including renal (kidney) clearance before training again. Additionally, Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.

Charles Byrd: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

Macy Chiasson: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears left hand with X-ray.

Gina Mazany: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears nose and left hand with X-rays. Additionally, suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

Hannah Cifers: Suspended 180 days unless doctor clears broken left forearm. Additionally, suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.

Polyana Viana: Suspended 60 days with no contact for 45 days.

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