Derek Anderson
Bellator welterweight [autotag]Derek Anderson[/autotag] (16-3 MMA, 7-3 BMMA) revealed that a strained groin muscle was the culprit behind his withdrawal from Saturday’s Bellator Europe 6 main event against Michael Page.
Anderson said he injured the groin muscle while training and made the decision alongside his coaches to pull out of the fight to avoid further damage. “The Barbaric” said it was difficult to make the decision but hopes to return in 2020 with a clean bill of health.
Gokhan Saki
UFC light heavyweight and former kickboxing standout [autotag]Gokhan Saki[/autotag] (1-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) finally underwent knee surgery this week following his withdrawal from a scheduled bout at UFC on ESPN+ 5 in March.
Saki said he attempted to rehab the injury, but after a lack of progress, made the decision to get the operation. “The Rebel” did not provide a timeline for his potential return to competition.