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Every UFC 331 fighter just got suspended following violent Los Angeles card, thumb-less Menifield slapped with six-month sit

California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) handed out 24 medical suspensions in the aftermath of a violent UFC 331 card this past weekend (Sat., Sept. 19, 2026) inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Five fighters were slapped with potential six-month…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:00 AM
Every UFC 331 fighter just got suspended following violent Los Angeles card, thumb-less Menifield slapped with six-month sit
Key Things to Know
  • The California State Athletic Commission issued 24 medical suspensions following UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
  • Alonzo Menifield faces a potential six-month suspension due to a possible left thumb fracture.
  • Five fighters in total face potential 180-day medical suspensions pending physician clearance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The California State Athletic Commission issued 24 medical suspensions following the UFC 331 event on September 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Five fighters face potential six-month suspensions, including Alonzo Menifield, who suffered a severe left thumb injury during his split-decision victory over Iwo Baraniewski.

Other fighters facing potential 180-day suspensions include Casey O'Neill, Robelis Despaigne, Edmen Shahbazyan, and Joanderson Brito. In the main event, flyweight champion Joshua Van received only a mandatory seven-day suspension, while Alexandre Pantoja was suspended for 60 days due to a facial laceration.

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