TUF 23 Finale Medical Suspensions: Claudia Gadelha Possibly Out Until January
With every decision comes a consequence and for those fighters who took part in battle this past at the TUF 23 Finale, it’s their time to face those consequences in the form of medical suspensions. Claudia Gadelha, who lost to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the main event for the women’s strawweight title, must have her right thumb x-rayed to rule out a fracture or no contest until 01/05/2017; minimum suspension no contest until 08/23, no contact until 08/08. Also, Cezar Ferreira could be out until 2017 unless he gets his left foot x-rayed to rule out a fracture.
The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale took place on Thursday, July 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The prelims aired on UFC Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1 while the main card aired on FS1. There were a light heavyweight tournament finale fight and a women’s strawweight tournament finale fight at this event. Will Brooks made his UFC debut on this card against Ross Pearson.
Here are the entire medical suspensions:
Claudia Gadelha: Must have right thumb x-rayed to rule out fracture or no contest until 01/05/2017; minimum suspension no contest until 08/23, no contact until 08/08
Fernando Bruno: Must have MRI or x-ray of left knee, if positive then requires clearance from orthopedic doctor or no contest until 01/05/17; minimum suspension until 09/07, no contact until 08/23
Cezar Ferreira: Must have left foot x-rayed to rule out fracture or no contest until 01/05/2017; minimum suspension until 08/23, no contact until 08/08
Thiago Tavares: Suspended until 09/07, no contact until 08/23
Andrew Sanchez: Suspended until 08/23, no contact until 08/08
Andrew Holbrook: Suspended until 08/23, no contact until 08/08
Josh Stansbury: Suspended until 08/23, no contact until 08/08 due to left scalp laceration
Cory Hendricks: Suspended until 08/23, no contact until 08/08 due to bridge of nose cut
Anton Zafir: Suspended until 08/23, no contact until 08/08
Jake Matthews: Suspended until 08/08, no contact until 07/30
