Alonzo Menifield Sidelined Following UFC 331 Thumb Injury

Light heavyweight veteran Alonzo Menifield faces a significant recovery period following his recent appearance at UFC 331. According to medical suspension data reported by MMA Fighting, Menifield has been issued a potential six-month suspension due to a broken thumb sustained during his contest. Menifield secured a split-decision victory over Iwo Baraniewski in the event's opening main card bout, but the injury occurred early in the first round. While he managed to complete the fight despite the damage, the severity of the break necessitates a lengthy layoff pending medical clearance. The injury and subsequent suspension are among the medical outcomes reported by the commission following the UFC 331 card, which saw several athletes sidelined due to various ailments sustained in competition. Menifield will be unable to return to the Octagon until his medical team evaluates the healing process of the thumb, pushing any potential return to action into 2027.

Source: MMA Fighting.