Diego Lima suffers injury and will not face Alex Morono at UFC 247

D. Lima is out of the UFC 247. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Brazil suffered a decline in UFC 247, which takes place on February 8 in Houston. Dhiego Lima suffered a neck injury and was forced to leave the match against alex morono on the North American card. The information was released by 'Combate'.

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According to information from 'MMA Fighting,' the athlete suffered a neck injury and will not be able to continue preparing to face Morono. The Brazilian, however, will not need to undergo surgery, but there is still no timetable for returning to training.

In a great phase in the company and undefeated since he debuted for the organization, the Goiás native would try to extend his winning streak against the North American and enter the radar of the welterweight division (77kg) once and for all. Lima last played in October, at UFC 243. On that occasion, the Brazilian managed to defeat Luke Jumeau with a majority decision from the judges.

With a recent record similar to that of Dhiego, Alex is looking for his fourth UFC win in a row. The North American's last performance took place in October, when he defeated Max griffin in the unanimous decision of the judges in one of the fights of UFC Tampa.

So far, there is no information about Alex's new opponent.

O UFC 247 will present to the public as the main fight another title defense Jon Jones, who faces the undefeated Dominick reyes and tries to stay at the top of the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg.).