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UFC 273: Aljamain Sterling's comeback after disc replacement surgery

UFC 273: Aljamain Sterling's comeback after disc replacement surgery

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Kevin Nicholson
Feb 21, 2022
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UFC 273: Aljamain Sterling's comeback after disc replacement surgery
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When UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling returns to the Octagon, he will be in very limited company. As far as I know, Sterling is one of only two UFC fighters returning to competition after having surgery for replacement of an intervertebral disc. Not removal of a disc, or spinal segment fusion-more commonly seen neck surgeries- …

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