Junior dos Santos, an ex-UFC heavyweight champion, suffered a horrific dislocated shoulder during his Eagle FC debut.
Last Friday, the Brazilian promoted himself on the latest American show of Russian MMA promotion.
Junior dos Santos locked horns with Yorgan De Castro at EFC 47
of their heavyweight showdown.
He was still in pain after sustaining a broken right shoulder during the third round against fellow UFC vet Yorgan de Castro.
JDS pushed De Castro against the cage and tried to get a big overhand on the heavyweight.
His shoulder popped out of its socket, and he immediately went on the defensive.
De Castro saw the terrible injury and reported it to the referee for him to inspect.
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Dos Santos shouted "No. Go back. No."
After assessing the damage, De Castro was declared the victor.
Dos Santos released a statement Monday night regarding his injury, saying that he was "home already".
"I've had my shower and my dinner. I'm ready for some sleep now.
FREE BETTING AND SIGN-UP DEALS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGS"My shoulder is now in its proper place. This position is so comfortable that I don't feel any pain.
"I have already spoken to my doctor. We're going to perform some tests and determine what the best procedures are to make this condition better as quickly as possible.
"But before I go to bed, I want to tell you guys how I felt.
"I felt great during the fight. It was like something I hadn't felt for a very long time. It was great.
"It was great because I was able deliver everything I worked for.
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"The hard work that we put into the gym allowed me to bring the octagon inside on the day of fight. Things were going well for us up until this injury."
Dos Santos lost to De Castro for the fifth time, after the four previous losses coming at the hands Curtis Blaydes, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Curtis Blaydes. The current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was also defeated.
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