Cyborg plans to donate proceeds to charity

Cyborg reassured everyone after suffering an impressive injury. Photo: Reproduction

The impressive fracture suffered by Cyborg Evangelist at Bellator 158, last Saturday (16), he moved MMA fans from all over the world, who made a large financial donation towards his recovery. However, as his medical expenses were fully covered by Bellator, the fighter decided to donate the amount raised to a charity.

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Cyborg suffered a crushed skull in the second round of the fight against Michael Page. His ex-wife, also a fighter Chris Cyborg, started a campaign to raise funds to cover their eventual expenses, reaching a value of US$ 24 thousand. However, Bellator guaranteed that it will provide full financial support to Cyborg, who thus decided to give the money another destination.

“When I was 11, I started working as a shoeshine boy to help my family. I was on the streets until 10 o'clock at night when my life completely changed. I started going to an institution called Casa do Menor Trabalhador in Rondonópolis (MT), which had a library, foosball, soccer balls and prayers. I always wanted to give back for the security and direction that this project gave me, because I am a product of your work. I want to use this money that was raised to start this big dream”, explained Cyborg, to the “MMA Fighting” website.

For this reason, the fighter thanked everyone who made the donation possible. “Bellator will pay for all my bills, so I don't think it would be fair to use that money for my own benefit. Even though I lost, I was blessed with everyone's prayers. May God bless every person who sent me a positive thought, a prayer or a dollar. May God also bless the life of Cris, who was shocked by the images. Thank you for your friendship and concern”, said the athlete.

Cyborg has already left London, the location of the fight, and returned to the United States, where he lives. Surgery to repair the injury should take place next Monday (25).