October 27, 2024 4:40 pm ET
Rafael dos Anjos’ fortieth birthday didn’t go as he anticipated.
Not solely did he lose to Geoff Neal on Saturday at UFC 308, he additionally suffered a devastating knee injury, the extent of which has not been revealed.
Sunday, dos Anjos (32-17 MMA, 21-15 UFC) launched a press release on social media during which he apologized to his followers for the result and up to date the general public on his state of affairs, although didn’t reveal a analysis.
“Thanks all struggle followers for the assist, sorry I allow you to guys down,” dos Anjos stated. “Undoubtedly it was not how I need to rejoice my fortieth birthday, it was a troublesome loss. Throughout my complete UFC profession it’s my second time been hospitalized after a struggle, it make me really feel blessed, it might been worse, it’s a troublesome recreation. Time to heal up, benefit from the household. I’m not achieved but, I’ll be again quickly. God bless you all. I’ll hold you guys up to date on my tales.”
Dos Anjos is admittedly within the latter phases of his aggressive profession. He’s bounced between light-weight and welterweight lately. Saturday’s loss at Etihad Enviornment on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi was his third loss in 4 appearances.
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