Manny Gamburyan Says Neck Injury Forced Him To Withdraw From UFC 128

MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant sits down with UFC Featherweight Manny “The Anvil” Gamburyan, the day after he made the announcement that he wouldn’t be able to fight at UFC 128. Manny was scheduled to fight Raphael Assunção, but due to a disc injury in his neck, he has been forced to take a month […]

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MMA H.E.A.T.’s Karyn Bryant sits down with UFC Featherweight Manny “The Anvil” Gamburyan, the day after he made the announcement that he wouldn’t be able to fight at UFC 128. Manny was scheduled to fight Raphael Assunção, but due to a disc injury in his neck, he has been forced to take a month off from training and is being replaced in the fight by Erik Koch. Manny tells us what caused the injury, what it was like to call the UFC and give them the news and when he feels he’ll be ready and able to return to the octagon. He also talks about his victory over Mike Brown, and his loss to current champ Jose Aldo.