Another major obstacle has affected the MMA career of Sage Northcutt. Former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight boxers were forced to withdraw from the upcoming match against Japanese boxers Shinya Aoki later this month. The news was made through a statement published on the social network accounts of the tournament.
This was the match returning with MMA of Sage Northcutsau when he was defeated against Cosmo Alexandre a year. Also because of this defeat, Sage had to temporarily stop playing for a year for surgery to regenerate the jawbone.
This year it can be said that a year is not too smooth with “Super Saiyan”. After recovering from the surgery, 25 -year -old boxers could not practice immediately because of Covid's limitations, causing gyms to close throughout the United States. Now, despite the match against the former Dream, Shoote and One lightweight Shinya Aoki (46-9) was arranged, he had to retreat again due to Covid symptoms.
No more details have been revealed about the situation of Sage Nortcutt or how long he has been sick. Hopefully he will recover completely and not suffer any long -term impact of the virus. It is still unknown when Sage Nortcutt can play again.
Meanwhile, Shinya Aoki was folded to confront the former Lightweight Eduard Folayang (October 22) in a rematch. Both fighters have compared twice with one victory and one loss. The third match will be an opportunity for them to determine who is more excellent.