Herbert Burns has confirmed ligament rupture and could be out of MMA for nine months

H. Burns was injured in the UFC Long Island. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After feeling a concussion and being defeated by Bill Algeo No. UFC Long Island, Herbert Burns He should only return to MMA in 2023. According to 'Combate', the Brazilian confirmed the suspected (complete) rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament. The fighter also had an injury to the meniscus in his right knee.

According to the publication, Burns has a surgical procedure scheduled for August 2. With the recovery process, the fighter can be away from the sport for up to nine months.

No UFC Long Island, Herbert returned to MMA after almost two years away from the sport. The hiatus in the Brazilian's career occurred precisely to deal with a knee injury – the same one affected in the clash against Algeo.

Representative of the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), Burns is a Brazilian promise in the category. The fighter debuted in Ultimate in January 2020 and convinced with a devastating knockout over nate landwehr, in the first round. In his second appearance, the Niteroi native triumphed with a submission against Evan dunham.

The third challenge did not end positively for the Tupiniquim. On that occasion, the athlete was knocked out by Daniel Pineda. In 2022, Burns was defeated via TKO by Algeo following his injury.