Denys Bondar has been given a potential six-month medical suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after suffering an elbow injury during his fight with Malcolm Gordon at UFC Vegas 47 this past Saturday.
Bondar was caught in an early armbar attempt — which he freed himself from — but the damage was already done. While readjusting his position alongside the cage, the Ukrainian posted his arm on the canvas, and it collapsed. The fight was stopped immediately, and the UFC newcomer was sitting down with his left elbow protruding outward. As expected, he could be facing an extended period away from the Octagon as he must have his injury cleared by an orthopedic doctor or risk being sidelined until August.