JDS fought with a torn meniscus

Multile sources have now confirmed that JDS fought and won last night with a partialy torn meniscus. Dos Santos was on crutches in the final stages of the fight, and did only knee rehab and punhcing drills the final week of training.

Coach Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira comments:

Big Nog: Thank God Brazil has another belt. It’s a great feeling. Junior injuried the meniscus 11 days ago, last week he was using crutches. But he fought because he knew it was a huge fight on television, overcoming the problems. He came with a fast and surprising KO, stealing Cain’s party.

Doctor: Yes, he had an injury on the meniscus 11 days ago, we made an intense treatment and he got better and was good to train. When he was ready to go to the Octagon, he came to me and said “Doctor, i’m feeling the injury on my knee again..” he was very tense, then he said “Man, now it’s war. I’m a warrior.” and went on to become the Champion.

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