Mickey Gall withdraws from UFC fight due to medical reasons

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:12 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Mickey Gall withdraws from UFC fight due to medical reasons
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Mickey Gall has been pulled from his scheduled fight against Sedriques Dumas at UFC Vegas 121 due to an undisclosed medical issue. Gall was set to make his return after nearly two years away from competition but reported that a pre-fight medical assessment made him ineligible. The UFC notified him on September 24, disappointing Gall, who aimed to secure a win for his fans after a prolonged absence since 2021. Luis Hernandez will step in to fight Dumas on short notice. Gall assured he would return once the medical situation is resolved.

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  • •Mickey Gall was scheduled to fight on September 30.
  • •Gall has not competed since 2024.
  • •Luis Hernandez replaces Gall in the matchup against Dumas.
  • •Gall announced his setback via Instagram.
  • •He expressed a commitment to return after resolving his medical issue.
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  • 2:12 AMSherdog — UFC pulls Mickey Gall from long-awaited return for medical reasons
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Mickey Gall’s return to competition has fallen through.

— Sherdogby sayannag88@gmail.com (Sayan Nag)
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