Julianna Peña requires medical clearance for potential elbow and shoulder injuries before she will be allowed to compete again. This follows her submission defeat to Kayla Harrison in the co-main event of UFC 316 this past Saturday night.
The requirement comes directly from the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, which released the list of medical suspensions stemming from the Newark event. Peña`s name is prominent among the fighters facing mandatory time away from competition.
Peña`s fight concluded in the second round when Harrison secured a painful kimura, forcing the former champion to tap out. Consequently, the commission has issued an indefinite suspension for Peña. She must obtain clearance from an orthopedist specifically for her left elbow and left shoulder before being cleared to fight again.
The loss also meant Peña surrendered the women`s bantamweight title. She currently holds a 3-3 record in her last six bouts.
Other Notable Medical Suspensions from UFC 316:
Kelvin Gastelum: Received a mandatory 30-day suspension with no contact after his decision loss to Joe Pyfer. Additionally, he faces an indefinite suspension pending clearance from a dentist regarding a loose right maxillary incisor.
Mario Bautista: Handed a mandatory 30-day suspension with no contact due to facial lacerations sustained in his victory over former Bellator champion Patchy Mix, who was making his UFC debut.
Julianna Peña: (Listed again for clarity in the full list) Indefinite suspension pending clearance from an orthopedist on her left shoulder and left elbow.
Vicente Luque: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact for scalp hematoma.
Bruno Silva: 30-day suspension, no contact for TKO loss.
Brendson Ribeiro: 30-day suspension, no contact for TKO loss.
Serghei Spivac: 30-day suspension, no contact. Indefinite suspension pending X-rays of right foot and orthopedist clearance of right foot.
Khaos Williams: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact for left forehead laceration.
Ariane Da Silva: 30-day suspension, no contact for left leg trauma. Indefinite suspension pending X-rays on left leg.
Jeka Saragih: 60-day suspension for knockout loss, 45 days no contact.
Quillan Salkilld: 30-day suspension, 21 days no contact due to head contact. Indefinite suspension pending X-rays on right foot.
Mark Choinski: 21-day suspension, no contacts for left calf.
