Following her submission defeat to Kayla Harrison in the UFC 316 co-main event on Saturday night, Julianna Peña must receive medical clearance for potential injuries before she can return to competition. This information comes from the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, which released the list of medical suspensions for the Newark event, with Peña prominently featured among fighters facing mandatory time off.
Peña`s bout concluded in the second round when Harrison secured a painful kimura submission on the ground, forcing the former champion to tap out. Consequently, the commission has issued an indefinite suspension for Peña. She must obtain clearance from an orthopedist regarding her left elbow and left shoulder before being allowed to fight again.
This defeat resulted in Peña losing her women`s bantamweight title and brings her record to 3-3 in her last six fights.
Also featured on the main card, Kelvin Gastelum received a mandatory 30-day suspension prohibiting contact after his decision loss to Joe Pyfer. Additionally, he faces an indefinite suspension, requiring clearance from a dentist for a loose upper right incisor tooth.
Mario Bautista is also required to take 30 days off due to a mandatory no-contact suspension stemming from facial lacerations sustained during his victory over former Bellator champion Patchy Mix, who was making his first appearance in the Octagon.
Below is a summary of other notable medical suspensions from UFC 316:
Julianna Peña: Indefinite suspension pending clearance from an orthopedist on her left shoulder and left elbow.
Kelvin Gastelum: 30-day suspension (no contact), plus indefinite suspension pending clearance from a dentist for a loose right maxillary 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) following a TKO loss.
Brendson Ribeiro: 30-day suspension (no contact) following a TKO loss.
Serghei Spivac: 30-day suspension (no contact), plus indefinite suspension pending x-rays of the right foot and orthopedist clearance.
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, plus indefinite suspension pending x-rays on the left leg.
Jeka Saragih: 60-day suspension (45 days no contact) for a knockout loss.
Quillan Salkilld: 30-day suspension (21 days no contact) due to head contact, plus indefinite suspension pending x-rays on the right foot.
Mark Choinski: 21-day suspension (no contact) for left calf issues.
