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New opponent for UFC Ottawa
Gagnon will now face Cole Smith in a bantamweight fight May 4 at UFC Ottawa, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
After originally booked to face Brian Kelleher, Gagnon will now take on Cole Smith, who is making his UFC debut. Gagnon, who is making his return after over two years away from the octagon, should have the crowd's support fighting in his native country of Canada.
After originally booked to face Brian Kelleher, Gagnon will now take on Cole Smith, who is making his UFC debut. Gagnon, who is making his return after over two years away from the octagon, should have the crowd's support fighting in his native country of Canada.
Booked for UFC Ottawa
Gagnon (12-4-0) will take on Brian Kelleher (19-10-0) in a bantamweight fight May 4 at UFC Ottawa, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.
ANALYSIS
"The Machine" returns to the Octagon after a two-plus year hiatus, with his recovery from a torn ACL largely responsible for his extended absence. Expect the 34-year-old Gagnon, a native of Sudbury, Ontario, to have the Ottawa crowd in his corner, which could help compensate for his lack of recent fighting experience.
"The Machine" returns to the Octagon after a two-plus year hiatus, with his recovery from a torn ACL largely responsible for his extended absence. Expect the 34-year-old Gagnon, a native of Sudbury, Ontario, to have the Ottawa crowd in his corner, which could help compensate for his lack of recent fighting experience.
No immediate plans for MMA return
Gagnon (knee) has not officially retired from MMA, but is taking time off to focus on developing his business, The Sudsbury Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Gagnon is over a year removed from ACL surgery that forced him to withdraw from a July 16, 2017 matchup at UFC Glasgow. While he remains under contract with the UFC, it doesn't appear that any plans to fight are in his immediate future. The 33-year-old last competed in December of 2016, losing to Matthew Lopez via unanimous decision.
Gagnon is over a year removed from ACL surgery that forced him to withdraw from a July 16, 2017 matchup at UFC Glasgow. While he remains under contract with the UFC, it doesn't appear that any plans to fight are in his immediate future. The 33-year-old last competed in December of 2016, losing to Matthew Lopez via unanimous decision.
Recovering from ACL tear
Gagnon (ACL) suffered an injury before his fight with Brett Johns that was set for UFC Glasgow back in July and is taking time to heal properly, Keith Dempsey of The Sudbury Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Gagnon was scheduled for his first fight of 2017 against Brett Johns, but suffered an undisclosed injury that forced him to drop out of the fight. It is now known that Gagnon suffered a torn ACL during training camp, the same ACL he tore back in 2014 when he lost to Renan Barao. Last time around, Gagnon was pushing for a quick return to the Octagon. This time is a different story. The fighter states that he is in no rush to return and plans to take whatever time he needs to ensure a full, healthy recovery. There is no definite timetable for Gagnon's return, but ACL injures can take about six to nine month to recover from including intense physical therapy and that doesn't include getting back into fighting shape.
Gagnon was scheduled for his first fight of 2017 against Brett Johns, but suffered an undisclosed injury that forced him to drop out of the fight. It is now known that Gagnon suffered a torn ACL during training camp, the same ACL he tore back in 2014 when he lost to Renan Barao. Last time around, Gagnon was pushing for a quick return to the Octagon. This time is a different story. The fighter states that he is in no rush to return and plans to take whatever time he needs to ensure a full, healthy recovery. There is no definite timetable for Gagnon's return, but ACL injures can take about six to nine month to recover from including intense physical therapy and that doesn't include getting back into fighting shape.
Out of UFC Glasgow
Gagnon (undisclosed) will no longer fight Brett Johns at UFC Fight Night 113 on July 16 in Glasgow.
ANALYSIS
Gagnon suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced to withdraw from his bantamweight fight against Brett Johns. He has been replaced by Albert Morales, who has a 7-1-1 career record (1-1-1 UFC).
Gagnon suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced to withdraw from his bantamweight fight against Brett Johns. He has been replaced by Albert Morales, who has a 7-1-1 career record (1-1-1 UFC).