A top-ranked Strawweight contender, Suarez was forced out of the scene following her decision-win over Nina Ansaroff at UFC 238 back in June. She was just being considered for a title shot when a pre-fight neck injury started to cause trouble and compelled her to take some time away from competitive action.
In a recent interview with The Score, she shared details about her recovery process and also about her plans of returning to the Octagon.
Neck injury still needs time
It has been six months since the injury was diagnosed and Suarez says she is yet to completely recover from it. Her entire neck was affected by the injury, including the C4, C5, C6, C7, and T1 vertebrae. She has undergone cortisone shot treatment as well as stem cell infusion, along with continuous physical therapy.
However, Suarez feels like she might need to get another cortisone shot, but it can only be said after doing another MRI. For now, she is giving the injury time to recover.
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When it comes to fighting again, Suarez is quite clear about her stand - she is in no rush to do so. For her, health is a bigger priority right now.
After her last fight, there were serious considerations of her going for the title next. But she was forced out and the Strawweight scene has changed ever since. The title has changed hands and is now held by Zhang Weili. Other contenders like Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Rose Namajunas are breathing down her neck. Given all that, Suarez, who is yet to be defeated in the Octagon, understands that she will have to fight her way up there again, and she is okay with that.
Credit to MMA Junkie for the quotes.
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