It’s starting to look more likely that Jose Aldo will fight Conor McGregor at UFC 189.
Reports spread last week that the featherweight champion could be forced to withdraw from the grudge match with McGregor after fracturing a rib during training.
The UFC have since confirmed that Aldo had bruised his rib, but subsequent conflicting reports have thrown Aldo’s involvement in Las Vegas into doubt. The latest news is that the Brazilian is awaiting approval from the Nevada State Athletic Commission to take part in the fight, if not, Chad Mendes will take his place.
Nevada State Athletic Executive Director Bob Bennett has gave a promising update on Aldo’s injury to ESPN on Monday. He claims that NSAC consulting physician Dr Timothy Trainor has requested Aldo’s medical documents from UFC medical consultant Dr. Jeff Davidson, but it’s looking extremely likely that he will be cleared to compete.
“Right now, according to Dr. Trainor’s communications with Dr. Davidson, it appears Aldo had a rib contusion and a cartilage injury,
“Dr. Trainor is currently awaiting to see the medical documents and at this point in time, we think it is highly unlikely Aldo will have any trouble competing. Dr. Trainor has told me this type of injury (rib contusion) is fairly common and usually improves within a few days.”
Bennett added that the final call will not be made until Aldo’s medical documents have been reviewed.
“We already have Dr. Trainor in communication with the UFC and we are making sure Aldo’s injury is not going to prevent him from fighting.
“We’re already working on it now. We’ve been discussing this for the last week, going back and forth, trying to get documents. Upon further medical review of Aldo’s documents, we will have a confirmed answer.”
Hat-tip to ESPN
