Khabib Nurmagomedov Out 4-6 Months After Suffering Torn Meniscus in Training
Khabib Nurmagomedov won’t return to action until late 2015. |
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The extended layoff for one of the lightweight division’s top contenders will continue at least until the fall.
According to a report on Thursday’s edition of UFC Tonight, a torn meniscus suffered in sparring forced Khabib Nurmagomedov to withdraw from his proposed 155-pound clash with Donald Cerrone at UFC 187. The American Kickboxing Academy product will undergo surgery in Los Angeles on Friday and is expected to be sidelined for four to six months.
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According to UFC President Dana White, Nurmagomedov would still have been next in line to challenge then champion Anthony Pettis, but his delayed recovery process from the torn ACL allowed dos Anjos to receive the next title shot and defeat “Showtime” at UFC 185.
On Thursday, the Las Vegas-based promotion announced that John Makdessi would replace Nurmagomedov on the May 23 card against Cerrone.
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