Makdessi contemplates future, undergoes surgery
John Makdessi: “Never in my life took so much damage. Have to sit down with myself do a lot of thinking a lot of healing and see what I’m going to do next.”
John Makdessi heroically stood in the pocket with Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC 187 on Saturday night, until his jaw broke. Then he called the fight. Surgery on Monday was successful, but the fighter’s jaw is wired shut for six weeks, and he is on a liquid-only diet.
In a message on Facebook, the fighter, now 30, contemplated his future
It’s unfortunate I got my jaw broken in the fight I never experienced that in my whole life of competing. Im still at the hospital now I’m healing and reflecting. I fight for my future and to pay my bills I sacrifice my body and put everything on the line every time I step into that cage. I’m sorry I couldn’t do what I wanted to do I wasn’t there 100% but no excuses Donal Cerrone was a better man that night I wish I could of given you guys a better fight. But it is what it is. This is life. I always want to go out there and entertain the crowd.
In regards of my career I’m 30 years old now I’ve been competing since the age of 6 and turned professional at the age of 23. The 155 devision always leaves me at a disadvantage with opponents having the size and reach advantage and at 145 I won’t feel strong, be too weak and it won’t be good for my health. It’s to bad they don’t make more weight classes for the fighters like they do in boxing. I have to be smart I take to many risks fighting bigger guys, but I know it’s a business no ego involved. This fight I took a lot of damage. Never in my life took so much damage. Have to sit down with myself do a lot of thinking a lot of healing and see what I’m going to do next. Want to give a special thanks to Core Nutritional, Ben Hoffman and my team for all the support and help.To my fans thank u for all your support. I love u guys.
The fighter’s latest tweet indicates all is well, and he expects to fight on.
JohnTheBull Makdessi @JohnMakdessiMMA
Surgery went well and I’m back home. Thank you @danawhite @ufc and to all my fans for the support. I will recover and be back soon.