For three months, every day, I conducted three training sessions. I invested my time and money, bringing in training partners, both in the country and outside, to make the best camp of my life and be ready to defend, for the eighth time, my belt on July 11. Unfortunately, I suffered a broken rib in training, which is proven by an official report.
The decision was taken in respect of fans and the UFC, who now consider me the best fighter pound-for-weight world. I could not fight without having 100 percent of my physical condition. Many people told me to fight anyway, due to the money that I could win, but I wouldn't sell myself, no matter what it may be.
I fight for love of what I do and for my country.