Marreta reveals that he will have to operate on both knees after his battle with Jon Jones

T. Marreta (photo) will have to undergo surgery on both knees. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

the situation of Thiago Marreta it got even worse. The Brazilian, who fought a battle against Jon Jones No. UFC 239, on the 6th, and fought for more than 20 minutes with all the ligaments and the meniscus in his left knee torn, he received the news that he didn't like. He will also need to operate the joint on the right side.

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“One (knee) was already certain to be operated on and he (doctor) took another look at the right knee and found out that the meniscus on the right knee would have to be operated on. I’m going to operate on both knees”, revealed Marreta to the Resenha PVT program. According to the athlete, with the serious injury to his left joint in the first round, he put all his body weight on his right side, which caused the new injury.

Strength of mind

Marreta, who fought for more than 20 minutes with his main lower joint loose, surprised everyone by managing to stay in the fight. According to the doctor, not even science can explain how he achieved this feat.

“He (doctor) said: 'It's not normal, no. That was his mind, I don't have a scientific explanation for that,'” said the heavyweight.

With the injury, the most optimistic forecast for a return would be within 10 months, meaning Marreta would only compete again in 2020.

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