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Nolan King and Ken Hathaway

‘Reborn’ Ramiz Brahimaj returns to UFC with new perspective after ‘nasty’ injury jeopardized career

LAS VEGAS – The clouds hovering above Ramiz Brahimaj have dissipated.

For the first time since February 2022, Brahimaj (10-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has made it to fight week, just a few days out from his UFC Fight Night 241 clash with Themba Gorimbo (12-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC).

Twenty-seven months away from competition was difficult to cope with, never mind the physical effects from the spinal injury he dealt with much of that duration. Despite suggestions from some physicians to undergo surgery, Brahimaj elected to partake in intensive physical therapy instead.

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