"Adesanya secures historic Puma sponsorship dealTony Ferguson to the UFC on Dustin Poirier negotiations: Pay the manKhabib Nurmagomedov vows to 'drown' Justin Gaethje in UFC lightweight title fightChandler signs with UFC, to back up title fight"I'm right in the middle of this," Lovato said. And if they need to set up a fight to determine the new champion, I understand. Lovato said … 'I've always hated the guy': Inside the feud between Colby Covington and Tyron WoodleySaid Lovato: "I don't want to hold up the division. "Lovato said he wanted to open up about his story, because most athletic commissions don't require brain scans and he wanted to raise awareness about how necessary they are. A sizeable underdog heading into the bout, the undefeated Lovato Jr. emerged victorious by majority decision after five rounds to become the Bellator middleweight champion. Lovato said he has one cluster on his brain that is somewhere between the size of a golf ball and a baseball, as well as other smaller ones.Daniel Cormier says he tested positive for COVID-19 as UFC title fight with Stipe Miocic nearedUFC debate: Why Brock Lesnar should(n't) return to fight Jon JonesThree earn UFC deals, including Jordan Williams on his third Contender Series tryYou have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above.Tyron Woodley on BLM, Ferguson and his hopes for change via the UFCThe 36-year-old Oklahoma native has been victorious in all six of his Bellator fights.Rodriguez appeals loss over ref's low-blow rulingIn a statement late Wednesday, Bellator said it is working with Lovato and his team to determine "potential next steps.
Lovato (10-0 MMA, 6-0 BMMA), recently was diagnosed with a brain … "At this time, Lovato Jr. remains the Bellator middleweight champion, and no decision has been made regarding the title or the future of the 185-pound division until more details about this situation can be gathered. Lovato has been a pro MMA fighter since 2014.Lovato (10-0), a multiple-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, won the belt from Mousasi in June. "I'm, I guess, indefinitely on the sidelines. "Conor comeback? "We commend him for his courage in speaking openly during a trying time in his career, as well as his patience in dealing with a very difficult personal and professional matter," Bellator said. BJJ legend and current Bellator Middleweight Champion with an unbeaten 10-0 record, Rafael Lovato Jr made a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. He said several doctors have told him that it would be safe for him to continue fighting, and he still is seeking out more information with the hopes of one day being cleared. But I understand there's guys out there that deserve to fight for the title.
The United Kingdom's Safe MMA regulatory body cleared him to fight in 2019, but it has since gone back on its decision, Lovato said. "Woodley, Covington make weight for UFC eventDustin Poirier wants the fight, but will Tony Ferguson get Michael Chandler instead?The clusters are susceptible to leakage, and Lovato said he is currently out "indefinitely" from MMA. Due to the nature of the condition, Lovato is unsure when if he will be able to return to the sport of mixed martial arts. I'm gonna move forward with my life teaching, what I do at home and all my students worldwide. UFC, McGregor hint at '21 'fun'Woodley focuses on BLM in Covington presser Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Lovato Jr. is in a battle for his fighting career in the form of a brain condition that could cause him to give up his title and retire. here he opened up about his recent diagnosis of an incredibly rare, hereditary brain disease. Lovato Jr revealed that he was diagnosed with Cavernoma last year, only shortly before … Lovato Jr., 36, received the brain scan prior to his championship challenge against then-titlist Gegard Mousasi. "I'm hoping that through this we can figure out if cavernoma is safe or not. A recent guest on the Joe Rogan … Lovato said … Obviously, I want to keep fighting. Rafael Lovato Jr is Bellators Middleweight champion. Lovato said he was diagnosed last year with cavernoma, a condition marked by abnormally formed blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic. Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Lovato Jr. has decided to vacate his title. He fought for the organization four times over the next two years.