But that isn’t all the bad luck that has befallen “No Love.” When Garbrandt was forced to withdraw from his title shot, he revealed that he also has contracted COVID-19 prior to his injury and that it had adversely affected his training. Even now, several months after coming down with the virus, Garbrandt says he is still suffering the effects of it.
On Twitter, Gabrandt reacted to Figueiredo’s win, saying he was healing up from COVID-19 but still wanted to face the champion.
That was a lamb being brought in to a slaughter to build up that Golem mfer and let me heal from covid. It’s just business.
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) November 22, 2020
And then in an Instagram story (quotations courtesy of MMAMania), Garbrandt revealed the extent to which COVID-19 has been affecting him.— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) November 22, 2020
“Disclaimer from my last post, I was positive for COVID Aug 29th. Since then I have been battling vertigo, tore my vein in my bicep which resulted in finding out I have blood clots, pneumonia and mental fog, these are the symptoms I’ve had and been dealing with and this is the reason I pulled out of the fight. I haven’t done any media, but I’d like to address it on my own terms.”
When Garbrandt withdrew from the fight, he was targeting a later December return to the cage, assuming his bicep injury cooperated, but given his statements about recovery that doesn’t seem likely. In fact, speaking with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Garbrandt targeted March 2021 for his return.
“Alex Perez was just someone they gave Figueiredo to build up our fight more,” Garbrandt said. “I knock that guy (Figueiredo) out in the first or second round. I’ll be ready by March.”
Fortunately for Garbrandt, that timeline should work out well for the UFC who has already booked Figueiredo for another title defense in just 21 days. Figueiredo will take on fellow UFC 255 winner Brandon Moreno as the main event of UFC 256 next month.
[h=1]TOP STORIES[/h]Results. Deiveson Figueiredo and Valentina Shevchenko retained their titles at UFC 255.
Turnaround. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno targeted for UFC 256.
Contender. Dana White: Jessica Andrade ‘a real problem’ for Valentina Shevchenko.
Retirement. Dana White: ‘Shogun’ Rua ‘looked like a shell of his former self,’ wants him to retire.
Damn. Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling scrapped from UFC 256.
Continuing. Anderson Silva addresses UFC release, states ‘desire to continue doing what I love’.
Hall of Fame. Longtime combat sports regulator Marc Ratner announced for UFC Hall of Fame.
[h=1]VIDEO STEW[/h]UFC 255 Post Fight Show.
UFC 255 post-fight presser.
Kayla Harrison is against cutting weight.
Fighters pick this weekend’s fight.
Free fight.
[h=1]LISTEN UP[/h]On to the Next One. Matches to make following UFC 255.
Severe MMA. Discussing UFC 255, Conor McGregor’s return, and Bellator.
[h=1]SOCIAL MEDIA BOUILLABAISSE[/h]Statement.
Aljo.
Yan is too much of a man to do this. We will know what’s going on soon. https://t.co/8muKrHn7Xg
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
YERRRR!!! Everything good with you my guy .@PetrYanUFC?
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
Interim?
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
Everything happens for a reason. I hope everything is good with you and your family .@PetrYanUFC We will settle our business when you can be 100% focused and ready to give the fans the best show we can.
See you soon.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
See you soon.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
I really don’t know what to do with myself right now... hmm The possibilities are endless...
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
I like it.— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 22, 2020
One of the very few things that I confidently claim to be the originator of is.....
Figgy Smalls
Give it time and a few more wins, we’ll all be calling him that.
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 22, 2020
Cejudo.Figgy Smalls
Give it time and a few more wins, we’ll all be calling him that.
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 22, 2020
Ouch.
Frustration.
Jesus fucking Christ,
I’M RIGHT HERE@danawhite https://t.co/fQHDaIMDg6
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) November 22, 2020
I’M RIGHT HERE@danawhite https://t.co/fQHDaIMDg6
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) November 22, 2020
In case anyone needs help making the rankings tomorrow pic.twitter.com/KNs7yWqzgS
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) November 22, 2020
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) November 22, 2020
[h=1]FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS[/h]Nate Andrews (16-3) vs. Goiti Yamauchi (25-4); Bellator 254, Dec. 10.
Linton Vassel (20-8, 1 NC) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7); Bellator 254, Dec. 10.
Deiveson Figueiredo (20-1) vs. Brandon Moreno (18-5-1); UFC 256, Dec. 12.
Tony Ferguson (25-4) vs. Charles Oliveira (29-8); UFC 256, Dec. 12.
Renato Moicano (14-3-1) vs. Rafael Fiziev (8-1); UFC 256, Dec. 12.
Andrea Lee (11-5) vs. Gillian Robertson (9-4); UFC 256, Dec. 12.
Jose Aldo (28-7) vs. Marlon Vera (18-6-1); UFC Vegas 17, Dec. 19.
Michel Pereira (24-11) vs. Khaos Williams (11-1); UFC Vegas 17, Dec. 19.
Pedro Munhoz (18-5) vs. Jimmie Rivera (23-4); UFC Fight Night, Jan. 30.
[h=1]FINAL THOUGHTS[/h]Thanks for reading and see y’all tomorrow.
[h=1]EXIT POLL[/h]
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