UFC featherweight Vince Murdock underwent brain surgery Wednesday in California Murdock (12-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a 28-year-old Team Alpha Male fighter, went under the knife in an attempt to fix a moyamoya, a rare condition that results in the narrowing of the artery to the brain, which can result in strokes. Early Thursday, Murdock’s wife Kira posted an update on her Instagram stories: “Hey everyone! So @vincemurdock surgeon just came out to talk to us and let us know his surgery went great! We get to go and see him in ICU in an hour and a half!!!!! Yayyyyy! Thank you everyone for all your support and prayers!” “… The love of my life has just underwent the toughest battle he has had to face! I’m so beyond proud of you and I can’t wait to kiss and hold you! You did it baby! I love you so much!” Murdock’s friends and family flocked to social media to congratulate him on getting through the procedure and wish him well as he recovers. Thursday afternoon, one of Murdock’s Facebook friends posted this image of Murdock: Murdock, who took a bout against Jordan Griffin at UFC on ESPN 3, was removed from the card when he could not obtain medical clearance
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Team Alpha Male featherweight Vince Murdock undergoes apparent successful brain surgery – MMA Junkie