In a shocking incident outside the cage, UFC’s Ray Borg was recently blessed with a new son. But, that’s not the shocking part.
We learned this week that his new baby boy needed brain surgery in order to stay alive and healthy.
Our initial report read:
UFC flyweight Ray Borg’s newborn baby is now suffering from a serious condition, requiring brain surgery. The mixed martial arts phenom has now come forward with a statement.
Taking to Twitter, Borg revealed that his newborn child is now suffering from Hydrocephalus. The condition consists of a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain. The condition can cause a rapid increase in head size within babies.
Check out Borg’s full statement on the matter below:
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) April 24, 2018
Now, following the procedure, Borg confirmed that all is well with his son.
Here’s the update:
Thank you to everyone for their positive thoughts and prayers during this time and much thank you to the Children’s hospital of Colorado and all of their staff. Anthony’s surgery was a success.
Thank you to everyone for their positive thoughts and prayers during this time and much thank you to the Children’s hospital of Colorado and all of their staff. Anthony’s surgery was a success. ?? pic.twitter.com/vOMyel78Sg
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) April 25, 2018