Santos: Jones Rematch Not Up To Me. R. Nath FOLLOW. “My recovery is going so good. Thiago Santos Looking For Summer Return After Knee Injury.
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Thiago Santos makes his anticipated return as he takes on Glover Teixeira in the light heavyweight clash on Sunday, 13 September at 8am LIVE on FOX Sports 2 ch.
Unfortunately, Santos required double knee surgery after the fight, and it has kept him sidelined for quite some time, with a bit of time left to go before his return.
By. The Brazilian understands the situation and stated that he would be ok having a #1 contender's fight next if he doesn't get an immediate title shot. I started training, and continuing my recovery at the (UFC Performance Institute) in Las Vegas, and I hope I will be back soon.
Find the latest Thiago Santos news, stats, transfer rumours, photos, titles, clubs, goals scored this season and more. Whether you are new to MMA or a veteran fan , it is open to everyone. Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos does not plan on taking a step back in competition when he returns to action.
Speaking to MMA Junkie, Santos admitted that he’s looking at a return date of around June, or perhaps a bit earlier. I’m hungry for fight again, so I will be so happy to fight again, so it doesn’t matter if I’m in line for a title shot or one fight before.”. UFC News: Thiago Santos opens up about return date, which fight he expects next. “If the UFC puts me in line for a title shot, for me it’s OK because I will fight again 100%. Earlier this year, Thiago Santos went toe-to-toe with Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title, coming up just short via split decision. Many felt that he beat Jones earlier this year, but admitted that the scorecards could have gone either way. Jeremy Stephens injured, out of UFC fight vs. Arnold Allen on Nov. 7, UFC 254 live streaming watch-along with MMA Junkie Radio on SportsCastr, UFC 254 video: Miranda Maverick wins after wicked elbow slices open bridge of Liana Jojua's nose, Of course Tai Tuivasa eventually celebrated his UFC 254 win with a shoey, UFC 254 results: Tai Tuivasa knocks out Stefan Struve in last second of first round, Lauren Murphy dominates, finishes and then uses her mic time perfectly at UFC 254, UFC 254 results: Alexander Volkov stops Walt Harris with body kick.
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Thiago Santos Looking For Summer Return After Knee Injury. It's going to be interesting to see how Santos performs when he's back.
“My knee, it’s getting better,” Santos said.
Santos has not fought since last summer following his split decision loss to Jon Jones in their title fight at UFC 239.
“We will see what the UFC has for me,” Santos said. View Thiago Santos profile on Yahoo Sports. Thanks for signing up. UFC 239 Jones v Santos.
There's still Corey Anderson who should also be in line for a shot but will fight Jan Blachowicz in a #1 contender's fight. Conor McGregor took the high road with his longtime rival after UFC 254.
1-contender’s fight. Currently sidelined from double knee surgery he underwent after falling short against UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Santos (21-7 MMA, 13-6 UFC) is on the road to recovery and targeting a return in mid 2020. So, for me, it doesn’t matter, but if I need to do one fight before, it’s OK, too. What do you think about Santos’ targeted June return date? Comments Off on UFC’s Thiago Santos eyes first half of 2020 return, will go after ‘whoever has the belt’ Still nursing his knees, which suffered complete and partial torn ligaments after a grueling title fight against Jon Jones back in July, former light heavyweight title challenger Thiago Santos won’t give up chasing UFC gold just yet. Upon his return, if Santos can’t get a title shot, he’d like at least a No.
Many called for a rematch between Jones and Santos after their initial fight earlier this year, but due to the double knee surgery Santos underwent, that was not possible. LowKick MMA has been the heart of the MMA community since 2006 (cc: World Clock). Fans will be excited to see Santos make a big return. ANALYST Modified 11 Dec 2019, 12:45 IST.
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Spread the word! The Brazilian unfortunately busted his knees during the fight and had to get surgery on both, resulting in him being out for a long time.
Dominick Reyes has stepped up as the next contender and will be fighting Jones for the title in February in what will be the second PPV of 2020.
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