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UFC 235 Medical Suspensions: Jon Jones Among 10 Fighters Facing 180 Days

Jon Jones was dominant in his light heavyweight title defense against Anthony Smith at UFC 235, but he didn’t emerge from the event unscathed.

Jones is facing a 180-day suspension unless he receives doctor clearance on his left foot. At a minimum, “Bones is suspended 45 days with 30 days of no contact due to a left eye laceration.

UFC 235 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday and saw Jones defeat Smith via unanimous decision in the evening’s main event. Smith is also facing a 180-day sit unless he is cleared of potential nose and rib injuries with X-rays.