UFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield looking at 6 month suspension due gnarly broken thumb

Alonzo Menifield faces a potential six-month medical suspension following his split decision victory over Iwo Baraniewski at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The California State Athletic Commission issued the 180-day suspension due to a possible fracture to Menifield's left thumb, which he injured during the opening round of the light heavyweight bout.

Other fighters from the event also received medical suspensions. Main event winner Joshua Van was handed a mandatory seven-day suspension, while Alexandre Pantoja received a 60-day suspension for a laceration. Arman Tsarukyan received a 45-day suspension, and Mauricio Ruffy was suspended for 60 days following a knockout loss.