C. Velasquez after shoulder surgery. Photo: Instagram/Reproduction
Just a few days before the fight against Junior Gypsy complete two months, the heavyweight champion Cain Velazquez, who was injured in the fight, finally underwent surgery on his left shoulder. Through your profile on Instagram, Velasquez published an image of himself post-surgery.
“My shoulder surgery yesterday went well. I can’t wait to go back!” Velasquez wrote alongside the image. Since the fight against Cigano, Velasquez has seen several doctors to analyze whether surgical intervention on the injured area would be necessary. With the confirmation of the operation, it is not yet known when the champion will be able to return to training.
When he returns to the octagon, Velasquez will defend his heavyweight belt against the Brazilian Fabricio Werdum. Shortly after UFC 166, in which the American of Mexican descent beat Cigano, Ultimate president Dana White announced Werdum, who this year was one of the coaches at TUF Brazil 2, as the next challenger for the 120 division title. kg.
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