MMA injury report: Stephen Thompson avoids surgery; Henry Cejudo on schedule

The latest in notable MMA injuries, including updates on Stephen Thompson, Dustin Poirier, Henry Cejudo, and more.

Eddie Alvarez

Former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion [autotag]Eddie Alvarez[/autotag] (30-7) continues to rehab after he pulled out of the ONE Championship lightweight grand prix final in October.

Although details around the injury that forced Alvarez off the card remain unknown, he posted a positive update on social media with footage from his recovery and a caption stating his intention to compete “ASAP.”

Henry Cejudo

UFC bantamweight and flyweight champion [autotag]Henry Cejudo[/autotag] (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) is on track to make his return to the octagon in March or April after getting shoulder surgery in June.

Cejudo, who last fought at UFC 238 over the summer when he beat Marlon Moraes for the 135-pound belt, has spent much time lately in Las Vegas at the UFC Performance Institute working closely with the team to get back to full strength for his next title defense.