UFC fighter Istela Nunes dislocated her elbow during a fight at UFC Vegas 77, prompting UFC President Dana White to share her post-fight X-ray, and she will likely need extensive rehabilitation and a doctor’s clearance before she can fight again.
Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently uploaded the post-fight X-ray of Istela Nunes. The medical image captured the severity of Nunes’ dislocated elbow, which she incurred during her match at UFC Vegas 77. She was just beginning her fight against Viktoriya Dudakova, another powerhouse fighter, when she put weight on her left arm, resulting in it giving way. The severe dislocation left her crying on the canvas of the octagon, visibly marking the end of that particular bout.
Nunes’ injury isn’t for the faint of heart as evidenced in the posted X-ray. The seriousness of her injury may call for prolonged rehabilitation. As a result of her injury, Nunes suffered a loss just 34 seconds into the fight at UFC Vegas 77. This defeat added to her string of losses, marking her fourth straight failure. Her UFC career is now in potential jeopardy due to her injury and the series of losses. On the other hand, Dudakova scored a win, taking her professional career record to 7-0 and securing her first UFC victory.
The specifics of Nunes’ medical suspension are still unverified due to the Nevada Athletic Commission no longer releasing such information. It is highly probable, however, that Nunes will need clearance from a doctor before returning to fight again due to the severity of her injury. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, Nunes provided fans with a positive update. She shared a follow-up X-ray of her elbow after its initial treatment, indicating her determination to recover and get back her career on track.