John Makdessi, the lightweight fighter who lost by TKO to Donald Cerrone Saturday at UFC 187, underwent surgery to repair his fractured jaw, even as he wondered about his future as a fighter.
Makdessi's manager, Hector Castro, confirmed the operation was a success in a report published Monday evening by Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting.
"John is very emotional right now," Castro said, according to the report. "He is very upset with his performance. He wanted to put on a better show for the fans but will bounce back from the experience stronger."
It is unclear how long the injury might keep Makdessi on the sidelines.