Following her submission defeat to Kayla Harrison in the co-main event of UFC 316 this past Saturday night, Julianna Peña requires medical clearance for potential injuries before she is permitted to compete again.
This information comes from the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, which released the list of medical suspensions related to the event held in Newark. Peña`s name is prominent among the fighters facing mandated time off.
Peña`s bout concluded in the second round when Harrison successfully applied a painful kimura submission, forcing the former champion to tap out. As a consequence, the commission has issued an indefinite suspension for Peña, contingent upon her receiving clearance from an orthopedist regarding her left elbow and left shoulder before she can return to competition.
The loss resulted in Peña losing the women`s bantamweight title and worsened her recent record to 3-3 over her last six contests.
Also on the main card, Kevin Gastelum received a mandatory 30-day suspension with no contact following his decision loss to Joe Pyfer. Additionally, he was issued an indefinite suspension pending clearance from a dentist concerning a loose right upper incisor.
Mario Bautista is likewise required to sit out for 30 days with no contact due to facial lacerations sustained in his victory over former Bellator champion Patchy Mix, who was making his first appearance in the octagon.
Summary of Medical Suspensions:
Julianna Peña: Indefinite suspension pending clearance from an orthopedist for her left shoulder and left elbow.
Kelvin Gastelum: 30-day suspension (no contact). Indefinite suspension pending dental clearance for a loose right upper incisor.
Mario Bautista: 30-day suspension (no contact) for facial lacerations.
Vicente Luque: 45-day suspension (30 days no contact) for a scalp hematoma.
Bruno Silva: 30-day suspension (no contact) for a TKO loss.
Brendson Ribeiro: 30-day suspension (no contact) for a TKO loss.
Serghei Spivac: 30-day suspension (no contact). Indefinite suspension pending x-rays and orthopedist clearance of his right foot.
Khaos Williams: 45-day suspension (30 days no contact) for a left forehead laceration.
Ariane Da Silva: 30-day suspension (no contact) for left leg trauma. Indefinite suspension pending x-rays on her left leg.
Jeka Saragih: 60-day suspension for a knockout loss (45 days no contact).
Quillan Salkilld: 30-day suspension (21 days no contact) due to head contact. Indefinite suspension pending x-rays on his right foot.
Mark Choinski: 21-day suspension (no contact) for left calf.
