Frank Mir, former UFC heavyweight champion, announced he underwent emergency spinal surgery, which may jeopardize his upcoming debut in the Global Fight League. In an Instagram update, Mir detailed the procedure involving a spinal fusion and laminectomy, which successfully alleviated pressure on his spinal cord. He is now focused on rehabilitation and aims to return stronger. At 45, with a mixed martial arts career starting in 2001, Mir’s last fight was in October 2019. His previous engagement with the Global Fight League was set to be against Fabricio Werdum, but details of events remain pending.
I wanted to take a moment to update you on my health and share a bit about my recent journey. As many of you know, I've been dedicated to martial arts since I was just four years old.
Recently, I faced a significant hurdle: I underwent an emergency spinal fusion and laminectomy of my entire thoracic spine. Although it was a tough decision, I'm happy to report that the surgery was a complete success!
Now, I'm diving into rehabilitation and focusing on my recovery. This is just another challenge that I intend to overcome, and I'm committed to coming back stronger.
That snapped a four-fight losing streak for the Las Vegas resident.
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