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The Jose Aldo versus Conor McGregor fight is still on fight fans! Reports are coming in that the Featherweight's rib is bruised, not broken, and the fight is still on.
The UFC has released an official statement saying,
“In light of recent reports regarding the status of UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, UFC has received official medical confirmation from several doctors that Aldo did not suffer a broken rib,” the statement reads. “Following a review of the scans, it has been determined that the champion suffered a bone bruise to his rib and cartilage injury during training."
“With this news, Aldo has expressed that he has every intention of facing Conor McGregor at UFC 189.”
A contingency plan is in place should Jose Aldo not be able to compete.
“While Aldo has indicated that he will compete in Las Vegas on July 11, UFC has confirmed a contingency plan. No.1 featherweight contender Chad Mendes will face McGregor for the interim UFC featherweight championship in the event Aldo cannot compete. UFC remains committed to delivering the featherweight and the welterweight championship fights at UFC 189 during UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas.”
UFC 189 takes place July 11 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Though it does seem a bit unfair that the UFC would institute a Interim belt since Jose Aldo is the only Featherweight Champion in their history, "Scarface" has pulled out of 4 PPV's with injuries. Yes, this would be the 5th time should he not make UFC 189 which is just ridiculous.
Though it does seem a bit unfair that the UFC would institute a Interim belt since Jose Aldo is the only Featherweight Champion in their history, "Scarface" has pulled out of 4 PPV's with injuries. Yes, this would be the 5th time should he not make UFC 189 which is just ridiculous.
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