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Conor McGregor's Upcoming UFC Fight In Doubt?

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09:23 23 Jun 2015


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Conor McGregor's UFC title fight with Jose Aldo next month could now be in some doubt.

Reports from Brazil say Aldo has fractured a rib in training.

The featherweight champion is due to face McGregor at UFC 189 on July 11th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Aldo reportedly suffered the injury during a sparring session and was taken to hospital. X-rays have reportedly confirmed a rib fracture, which means Aldo could be out of action for about three weeks.

The fight is one of the most anticipated fights of the year, especially here in Ireland.

UFC President Dana White seems to have things under control, however.

He tweeted after the reports broke: Meanwhile, Cathal Pendred has been added to the card for the Vegas UFC 189 fightnight following a reshuffle.

He will take on veteran John Howard.

Howard had been due to fight Brendon Thatch, but Thatch will now fight Gunnar Nelson, whose original opponent John Hathaway is injured.

Pendred will now step in to fight Howard.


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