RIO DE JANEIRO -- Johnny Eduardo shocked the world last May by knocking out Eddie Wineland in the first round, but since has been sidelined with injuries.
The Nova Uniao bantamweight, who has only fought three times in the UFC and cancelled three other bouts since signing with the promotion in 2011, underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, and is finally cleared to return to training.
"I’m back to training, waiting for an opportunity to return, but the UFC is looking for the best fight for me," Eduardo told journalists in Brazil.