Alonzo Menifield faces six-month suspension after UFC 331 injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Alonzo Menifield received a 180-day medical suspension following UFC 331 on September 19, 2026, due to a severe broken thumb suffered in his bout against Iwo Baraniewski. Though Menifield won the fight by split decision, the injury raises concerns about possible long-term effects. Other fighters on the card received varying suspension lengths, with Joshua Van facing a seven-day mandatory suspension and Alexandre Pantoja receiving a 60-day suspension for a facial laceration. Menifield's status is contingent on obtaining medical clearance.
- •Menifield won by split decision against Baraniewski at UFC 331.
- •He suffered a serious broken thumb during the fight.
- •Medical suspensions were issued by the California State Athletic Commission.
- •Joshua Van received a seven-day suspension; Pantoja a 60-day suspension for injury.
- •Menifield can return sooner with physician clearance.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield's mangled thumb leads to 6-month term
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield looking at 6 month suspension due gnarly broken thumb
"Alonzo Menifield was among five fighters who received 180-day terms after suffering injuries at UFC 331.
"Here are the medical suspensions from UFC 331 in Los Angeles
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:25 PMUFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield's mangled thumb leads to 6-month term
Alonzo Menifield was among five fighters who received 180-day terms after suffering injuries at UFC 331.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:00 PMUFC 331 medical suspensions: Alonzo Menifield looking at 6 month suspension due gnarly broken thumb
Here are the medical suspensions from UFC 331 in Los Angeles
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