The Brazilian Rodrigo Minotauro fractured his humerus in the fight against Frank mir No. UFC 140, event held last Saturday (10), in Toronto, Canada. After the preliminary exams, the UFC and the organization's medical team announced that the Tupiniquim black belt would undergo surgical treatment and that some pins would be implanted in the fighter's arm, but this will no longer happen.
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This Monday, the UFC released the diagnosis of Dr. John Itamura, from Los Angeles, appointed by the organization itself to treat Minotauro's injury. And according to the opinion, Minotauro will use a new adjustable plastic splint, which will allow the Brazilian move his right elbow. Twice a day, the heavyweight will have to use an ultrasound mechanism for 20 minutes.
According to the doctor, Minotauro's return to fighting should take place in September 2012.
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