Motta was scheduled to return to Thailand after the event, the place where he did his camp this time, but instead travelled to Las Vegas to meet with a specialist and check on the injury. The Brazilian lightweight joked he’s like “The Terminator” after the surgery, and celebrates the $100,000 bonus now that he will be forced to sit out for some time. He was riding a two-fight winning streak going into that match, a knockout over Tom Nolan and a decision against Maheshate Hayisaer, and felt “more free” to put on the type of performance he wanted without feeling that his job was on the line.
Author: Guilherme Cruz
Published at: 2025-07-01 21:00:00
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