Davison's Leader Expresses Concerns over Potential Severe Harm
Oops! Knee Knockout for Figueiredo
In a brutal turn of events, former UFC lightweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo met his match against Cory Sandhagen at UFC Des Moines on May 4th. The fight ended in round two when Figueiredo took a nasty hit to his knee during a grappling exchange.
Unfortunate as it may be, Figueiredo might've dodged a bullet. Since the injury, speculations suggest it could be a knee sprain, not a tear that would angle for surgery. Mind you, the sprain is still nothing to sneeze at, but it's indeed a better scenario than a tear.
This unfortunate defeat marks Figueiredo's second loss in a row, following his decision loss to Petr Yan in a five-round duel last November. However, before this string of misfortunes, Figueiredo had knocked off three straight fights in his new weight class, earning himself the nickname "God of War."
On a brighter note, Figueiredo remains hopeful about his recovery. Despite the injury and prior health setbacks (a dislocated jaw and a bacterial infection in his leg), Figueiredo is determined to climb back in the octagon.
In case you missed it, Figueiredo was feeling under the weather even before the fight, battling a fever due to an infection. But he weathered through it, taking antibiotics during fight week. His resilience is commendable, and we can't wait to see him overcome his current hurdles. Here's to a speedy recovery, "God of War!"
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Bookmakers might adjust their odds for Figueiredo's future fights in mixed-martial-arts, considering his recent losses and injury. Despite the setbacks, many sports fans still look forward to Figueiredo's return to the octagon and potential rematches with top competitors.
