Evans ‘fully understands’ the decision to book Jones-Machida
“After my last fight against Tito Ortiz, I dislocated my right thumb, which required it to be set back in…
“After my last fight against Tito Ortiz, I dislocated my right thumb, which required it to be set back in place and held with pins,” Evans said in a statement today released by his management. “Twenty-four hours ago, my physician removed the pins. At that time, I learned that it would require another three weeks of rehabilitation before engaging in any exercise or training that would require the use of my hand.
“Dana White and I spoke earlier today, and I fully understand his decision to put Machida against Jones for the title at UFC 140. Given the rehabilitation time I require for my dislocated thumb, I would not be 100 percent ready by Dec. 10. The UFC has to keep making fights that entertain the fans. I would have done the same thing as Dana in his position. I’m asking for the fans to support me as I rehabilitate my hand, and I promise I will be back fighting very quickly.”
Evans conceivably will fight the Jones vs. Machida winner in early 2012.
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