Mickey Gall was in fact the man behind John Makdessi’s injury ahead of UFC 214 in July.
Gall admitted in a statement to BloodyElbow.com Sunday that he injured Makdessi ahead of the Canadian lightweight’s planned bout against Sage Northcutt, confirming Makdessi’s claim.
Makdessi told FanSided earlier this week that he sparred with Gall while the welterweight was visiting TriStar in Montreal. Makdessi said he injured his shoulder when “f—king punk” Gall, who was apparently training too hard, landed a suplex. That incident led to Makdessi’s UFC 214 bout cancellation and departure from the renowned camp.