The UFC featherweight championship fight between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor at UFC 189 is a go, according to a company statement released on Wednesday. Officials announced that Aldo did not suffer a broken rib as previously reported by multiple outlets on Tuesday, which spurred concern over the fight being in jeopardy. Aldo, however, did suffer a bone bruise, but he fully intends on facing McGregor at the July 11 pay-per-view card in Las Vegas, according to the UFC. “In light of recent reports regarding the status of UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo, UFC has received official medical confirmation from several doctors that Aldo did not suffer a broken rib,” read the statement. “Following a review of the scans, it has been determined that the champion suffered a bone bruise to his rib and cartilage injury during training.
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Jose Aldo to Fight Conor McGregor at UFC 189, But There’s a Back-Up Plan – MMA Weekly