There’s no denying that combat sports are among the most dangerous in the world, where a single mistake can lead to life-threatening injuries. Fighters like Matt Hughes, Ryan Curtis, and many others have experienced the harsh realities of the sport. Similarly, after nearly two decades in the octagon, former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum has revealed his struggles with extensive brain damage during his testimony in the Le vs. Zuffa UFC lawsuit.
Fabricio Werdum, along with former UFC light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida and others, have stepped up to testify in the ongoing Le vs. Zuffa legal battle. The lawsuit, which has a $375 million settlement on the line, sees fighters accusing Zuffa and the UFC of breaking anti-trust laws by underpaying fighters and using sketchy competitive practices.
Talking about Werdum’s testimony, he opened up about serious brain damage, including lesions, scarring, and a cyst deep in his brain that can’t be treated with surgery and needs constant checkups.
He stated, “While fighting for the UFC, I suffered many concussions. I fear that during my career I have suffered traumatic brain injury and am noticing common symptoms, including irritability, anger, anxiety, insomnia and memory loss.”
On the other hand, Machida didn’t mention any health concerns in his statement but did talk about how he would use his part of the settlement.
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