UFC lightweight Gray Maynard’s chances of capturing the UFC lightweight title appear to be anything but realistic, as the Xtreme Couture fighter is reportedly undergoing knee surgery, according to Heavy.com.
The time frame for Maynard is unknown, but he says that he is in great spirits.
“I just had a minor scope on my knee, but everything is going great,” Maynard confirmed to Heavy.com.
Heavy.com also reports that Maynard was suffering from lingering knee issues that were troubling him for months.
Maynard said he had planned to fight through the injury, but after learning his opponent, Frankie Edgar had to withdraw due to a back injury, Maynard decided to pull out as well.
As a result, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Matt Hamill have been slotted in the main event spot. It is expected both Edgar and Maynard will return and meet in a rematch this fall.
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