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Friday, February 27, 2009
Lauzon Sidelined For 12-14 Months With Knee Injury
In his official blog, UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon on Thursday said "a history of bad luck" with his knees has caught up to him again. Next week, the popular fighter will undergo surgery to repair damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus of one.
Lauzon said doctors would re-setting the cartilage in his meniscus, as well as reconstructing his ACL ligament with tissue from a cadaver.
"It's a very long rehab and my knee may never be the same again," wrote Lauzon.
The injury may put him on the sidelines for 12-14 months as he begins the long road to recovery.
"I will be off my feet for a month to a month and a half... training SUPER light in about 4 or 5 months... training decently hard in about 9 months and fighting in around 12-14 months," continued Lauzon. "It's going to be a long rehab… but thats how it goes."
Since his appearance on the fifth season of "The Ultimate Fighter," Lauzon has suffered only one defeat in six Octagon appearances, against Kenny Florian at UFC Fight Night 13. Earlier this month, he defeated up-and-comer Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night 17 using an impressive array of ground skills, submitting the Des Moines-based fighter in the second round.Labels: Joe Lauzon
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 5:10 PM
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Wow, that sux!
Good thing his pussy brother isnt hurt or he would be out like 5 years with a little ACL injury. He made us all sick at the AFFLICTION show.
dude joe lauzon is a bitch hes a one dimesional fighter so his knee injury aint that big of a deal cuz he has no stand up
Guys above are a-holes; sux to see anyone lose their livelihood in this economy, less yet a top-level fighter... You'll be back Joe!
to say hes a pussy or that he wouldnt come back fer 5 years is just retarded. hes a top 155er in the world and hes proved it. you fat idiots sit on ur couch and judge but u've never stepped in the cage and you should have no opinion at all cuz your both fucking retards
have you ever seen anybody stall that much for getting a supposed "low blow"
That was very gay