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Super bummed that our battle is off but am glad he and his household are ok. It looks like I have a new challenger for the fight. Ill contribute what I can from the fight and encourage you all to help chip in too. & #x 1f64f;.
Dodson has yet to supply specific information about the injuries from the mishap, or how it could impact his battling future going forward.
John Dodson has actually made his first discuss Fridays serious cars and truck accident that nearly took his life along with those of his other half and three kids.
Dodson, a 17-fight UFC veteran and Season 14 winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” truth series, was associated with a highly harmful automobile accident while driving from New Mexico to Texas that left his whole family in the healthcare facility.
The fighters supervisor, Ricky Kottenstette, broke the news on Saturday, likewise sharing a GoFundMe.com page to assist with medical and other expenditures for the household. Theres presently more than $8,000 in contributions towards the $50,000 goal.
Hours later on, Dodson published a declaration on the accident with some frightening details from his recollection of how the situation happened, and how close he and his household concerned death.
The car we struck was left in the middle of the highway after that person struck an 18 wheel and another automobile crashed into it. I hit the car and we rolled. Life is short and you dont understand when its gon na end so enjoy it while you can.
The 36-year-old was set up to begin his post-UFC period on July 30 with a match versus Cody Gibson at XMMA 2, however the injuries stemming from the mishap have actually forced his withdrawal
Gibson issued a statement of support to Dodson, and encouraged others to donate to his crowdfunding page (through Twitter):.
The cars and truck we struck was left in the middle of the highway after that individual struck an 18 wheel and another vehicle crashed into it. Super bummed that our fight is off however am pleased he and his household are ok. Ill donate what I can from the battle and motivate you all to help chip in. Super bummed that our battle is off but am thankful he and his family are ok. Ill donate what I can from the fight and motivate you all to help chip in.
Super bummed that our battle is off however am grateful he and his household are ok. It appears like I have a new challenger for the battle. Ill donate what I can from the battle and encourage you all to assist chip in as well. & #x 1f64f; https://t.co/Z6P02U7RiM.
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) July 3, 2021.
