Powell Suffers Horrific Training Injury
Following his UFC debut against Drakkar Klose, product of the Lookin’ For A Fight digital series, Devin Powell was taken to the hospital. On Tuesday, Powell would once again be taken to the hospital, because his teammate, Joe Lauzon, ruptured Powell’s testicle.
As reported by MMA Fighting, Powell posted to the above photo and stating Lauzon ruptured his testicle during training while practicing knees on the ground.
“Thanks to the fine ambulatory services in Wells, ME, I am checked into the hospital and ready for surgery. Shout out to Joe Lauzon we’ve been practicing knees on the ground and he successfully ruptured my testicle with his sheer power. His opponent has no chance in April … now to get the blood clot drained and the goods repaired . I waited a day and a half to be seen.. word for the wise, if you hurt yourself, go get checked out. Dana White, Sean Shelby, how about a NY UFC fight coming up… this will be quite the comeback story . Share this and help me get the ball rolling on my next Fight and follow my journey… pun intended”
Lauzon would respond via Twitter taking full responsibility, and following Powell’s lead in making light of the situation.
I can explain… #majorFail https://t.co/EYqg2hNaOw
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) February 14, 2018
Powell posted to Instagram following his surgery and he hoped to return better than ever.
“Surgery was a success, now on to recovery. Can’t wait to get back in the UFC cage, this will be the first time since my last fight that I will be forced to rest my whole body for multiple days in a row. I will come back stronger than ever, I wasn’t expecting this curve ball but I’m going to hit my recovery right out of the park.”
Original Story: MMA FIGHTING