Ozzy Diaz, UFC 313 post-fight Credit score: Gabriel Gonzalez/Cageside Press
UFC gentle heavyweight Ozzy Diaz scored his first UFC victory at UFC 313, however ended up on the surgeon’s desk simply days later.
Diaz (10-3) spoke on it on a video posted to his Instagram account.
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“What’s up, guys? Just got home from the doctor’s and wanted to update you on exactly what happened. In that first round, I guess a punch landed, and my retina got torn,” Diaz mentioned on the video.
“I couldn’t see for the entire fight. So I went to the doctor today, and yeah, they had to rush me to a retina specialist. They used a laser to seal the retina so no more blood would get in between.”
Diaz earned a choice victory over Djorden Santos at UFC 313, however clearly paid the worth for it. Fortunate for him the surgical procedure was successful, and is anticipated to have a full restoration.
“I’m just so grateful for the UFC, Dana White, and Mick Maynard for making this happen so quickly,” he mentioned.
“The laser surgery went very well, and as you can see, it’s pretty disgusting. I’m going to be out for a few weeks, but once I’m healed up, I’ll get back in there and do it again.”
