Kota Ibushi Set To Undergo Surgery On 1/17

Kota Ibushi is set for surgery.

Kota Ibushi took to social media to say he will undergo surgery on January 17.

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Kota competed against Naomichi Marufuji at NOAH The New Year and suffered an ankle injury in the bout. After the match was over, he could barely stand and was taken to the hospital. Pro Wrestling NOAH announced he was diagnosed with a right tibiofibular ligament tear and a right ankle lateral ligament complex injury.

Fightful will provide an update on Ibushi when more is known.

We wish him the best in his recovery.

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