Ricardo Almeida explains the knee injury that forced him out of his UFC 106 fight with Jon Fitch:
"My knee popped during training at Renzo (Gracie’s) this week and right away I knew it wasn't good. (I) got an MRI and the results were a sprained and partially torn MCL and a tear also of my meniscus.
"(I) went to an orthopedist, who has treated many pro athletes from hockey through baseball and football here in the tri-state area, (and) we discussed surgery, but he said that (the) MCL tends to heal pretty well. (As a result of his diagnosis) I will be wearing a brace and doing physical therapy three times a week over the next four weeks.
"I was really scared about possibly having to sit out 6 months or more, so I'm stoked I don't have to go through surgery and a long rehabilitation period. My goal is to be back training in four weeks and hopefully fighting again late February or March."
HT: MMA Weekly
29 days ago
Scott Haber
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that's good news
One thing the welterweight division has lacked for a long time is a truly elite BJJ guy. Almeida could be a factor at 170.
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by Kid Nate on Oct 23, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BJJ vs GSP!!
Do you think he’ll be able to make it through the throng of wrestlers at 170 to get to the title?
by asa on Oct 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he’s also “stoked” not to be fighting Jon Fitch, cuz fitch is a bad-ass.
Ricardo is pretty big for that weight cut, I think Fitch would chew him up.
What a Fashion Don’t! That’s like your dick wearing socks with sandals.
by nandez44 on Oct 23, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is good news. I hope to see Almeida at 170 sooner rather than later.
by JRN on Oct 23, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almeida is going to be a force at 170. It sucks that he’s out against Fitch, because I actually had him winning that fight.
by goodbones on Oct 24, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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