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Think and Grow Rich
Mentioned by Rafael Lovato Jr. · at 00:37:35 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Rafael Lovato Jr., Bellator middleweight champion, discusses his cavernoma diagnosis, the challenges of getting medical clearance, and his title win over Gegard Mousasi. He also talks about stepping back from MMA, his upcoming grappling match with Roberto Cyborg, and opening a jiu-jitsu academy in Oklahoma City.
What they talked about
- Discovery of cavernoma before title fight
- Emotional turmoil and training in Brazil
- Hamstring injury during sparring
- Seeking specialist approval to fight
- Approval two weeks before Mousasi fight
- Winning Bellator middleweight title
- Post-fight steroid accusations from Mousasi
- Advocating for brain scans in MMA
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