Issue 189
November -0001
Long layoffs don't always mean a fighter returns out of form. These eight men looked as sharp as ever when they came back to the Octagon.
Dominick Cruz
Cruz made an impressive comeback from injury that saw him knockout Takeya Mizugaki in just over a minute after almost three years out of the Octagon.
Al Iaquinta
Contract disputes saw ‘Ragin’ Al Iaquinta out of action for two years, but on his return he knocked out UFC veteran Diego Sanchez in just 98 seconds.
Forrest Griffin
After 15 months out due to injury, the longest layoff of his career, Forrest Griffin managed to pick up a unanimous decision victory against Rich Franklin.
Rashad Evans
Waiting for injured champ, Shougun Rua and then an injury of his own saw Rashad Evans out for 15 months. On his return he stopped Tito Ortiz with a knee to the body.
Georges St-Pierre
All-time great Georges St-Pierre came back from a four-year layoff to beat Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight title with his first stoppage win in eight years.
Chan Sung Jung
After a three-year hiatus to complete his mandatory military service, the ‘Korean Zombie’ defeated Dennis Bermudez with a devastating, highlight-reel uppercut KO.
Frank Shamrock
Shamrock took over two years out before defeating Bryan Pardoe for the WEC light heavyweight title. He then had a three-year layoff before his win against Cesar Gracie.
Mike Swick
A misdiagnosed stomach disease saw Mike Swick lose 30lbs and two and half years of his career. On his return, he KO'ed DaMarques Johnson in a high-tempo bout.
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