LITO Adiwang has pulled out of the fight against Russia's Masnur Malachiev due to pain in his surcixally repaired right knee.
Adiwang, who underwent surgery in May, around two months after the loss to Jeremy Miado, is out of the One Fight Night 6 card set on Jan. 14 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand
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The Filipino said he has been advised to rest for 60 days barring any complications.
“It’s heartbreaking that I have to break a promise to my father (who recently passed away) to fight this January. Also [sorry] to our fans and supporters who are eager and excited to watch me back in action,” Adiwang said.
“My mind is 1000 percent ready to go to war but suddenly, my knee is not cooperating and it’s getting worse when I try to push it hard for training. As per the advice of my doctor, I’ll give it some time to recover and continue my therapy to strengthen it.”
Miado flet the pain after returning to full contact training.
“It’s heartbreaking to withdraw but I need to think for the best and look at the big picture,” Adiwang said.
“I may not fulfill my promise this time, but this made me focus to the bigger promise that I gave to both of my parents that one day I will become a world champion."
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