UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones left the octagon limping after a split-decision win over Thiago Santos, and it could keep him benched for a while.
Jones’ left foot could keep him out of action for up to six months, according to UFC 239 medical suspensions issued today by the Nevada Athletic Commission, which regulated this past Saturday’s event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Notes from the suspension indicate Jones (25-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) needs an X-ray for his foot and an orthopedic doctor’s clearance to avoid a six-month term.
Santos (21-6 MMA, 13-5 UFC) could get the same time should an MRI confirm a left knee injury that visibly hobbled him over the five-round fight. The Brazilian slugger also needs his left hand X-rayed.
In total, 16 fighters were medically suspended following the event, including welterweight Ben Askren, who received a two-month term for his five-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal. Light heavyweight Luke Rockhold suffered a broken jaw and needs a doctor’s clearance to avoid a six-month fight.
The full list of medical suspensions from UFC 239 includes:
- Jon Jones: Needs left foot X-ray. If injury discovered, must have orthopedic doctor’s clearance, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020; suspended at minimum until Aug. 21 with no contact until Aug. 6
- Thiago Santos: Needs left hand X-rayed and MRI of left knee. If injury discovered, must have orthopedic doctor clearance, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020; suspended at minimum until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28
- Holly Holm: Suspended until Sept. 5 with no contact until Aug. 21
- Ben Askren: Suspended until Sept. 5 with no contact until Aug. 21
- Luke Rockhold: Needs oral and maxillofacial surgery, doctor’s clearance for fractured left jaw, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020; suspended at minimum until Sept. 5 with no contact until Aug. 21
- Diego Sanchez: suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28 for hard fight
- Michael Chiesa: Needs left hand X-ray. If injury discovered, must have orthopedic doctor’s clearance, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020
- Gilbert Melendez: Suspended until Aug. 21 with no contact until Aug. 6
- Marlon Vera: Suspended until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28
- Claudia Gadelha: Needs right hand X-ray. If injury discovered, must have orthopedic doctor’s clearance, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020
- Randa Markos: Needs left hand X-ray. If injury discovered, must have orthopedic doctor’s clearance, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020
- Alejandro Perez: Suspended until Sept. 5 with no contact until Aug. 21 for hard fight
- Song Yadong: Needs right foot X-rayed and MRI of left knee. If injury discovered, must have orthopedic doctor clearance, or suspended until Jan. 3, 2020; suspended at minimum until Aug. 6 with no contact until July 28
- Jack Marshman: suspended until July 21 with no contact until July 14
- Julia Avila: suspended until Aug. 21 with no contact until Aug. 6 for cut above right eye
- Pannie Kianzad: suspended until Sept. 5 with no contact until Aug. 21
For complete coverage of UFC 239, check out the UFC results.
