USA TODAY: Franklin, White say injury bug the result of training camps, busier schedule

The UFC has become all too familiar with the dreaded injury bug. Lately when it bites, it seems to be in bunches.

In the last three weeks alone, injuries have forced changes to the main or co-main events of three shows, all airing in the next five we…

The UFC has become all too familiar with the dreaded injury bug. Lately when it bites, it seems to be in bunches.

In the last three weeks alone, injuries have forced changes to the main or co-main events of three shows, all airing in the next five weeks on pay-per-view, UFC’s cash cow.

“It’s just part of the business now,” White said. “I’m numb to it. Last year, it was a tragedy. Now it’s just part of the deal.”