Gunnar Nelson releases statement about knee injury, UFC Liverpool withdrawal

Gunnar Nelson is targeting a recovery timetable of two to three months after a knee injury took him out of action for UFC Liverpool.
The Icelandic welterweight contender released a statement Sunday following news of his withdrawal from UFC Liverpool’s co-main event opposite Neil Magny. Nelson is expected to undergo surgery on his knee Monday after suffering the injury last weekend. “Gunni” apologized to the UFC, Magny, and fight fans in his statement, which can be read below.