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Leonardo Santos Withdraws From Alexander Hernandez Bout on Oct. 2 Due to Calf Injury

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At 41 years of age with a career often derailed by injury, Leonardo Santos once more has to withdraw from an upcoming appearance.

On Monday, Santos (18-4-1) posted on Instagram that his fight would likely be postponed for undetermined reasons. Sherdog has learned from sources close to the situation on Thursday that Santos has been forced out of the matchup against Alexander Hernandez (12-4) due to a calf injury.