Alex Perez stopped Jussier Formiga with leg kicks at UFC 250, but the knee wasn’t the reason why the Brazilian flyweight needed to go under the knife after all.
Formiga feared for a serious knee injury during the 125-pound bout on June 6, but told MMA Fighting on Wednesday that post-fight tests showed he only had leg contractures.
His right shoulder required a procedure, though.
“I ended up having shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for a bit,” Formiga said.