These Bodybuilders And Fighters Almost Died While Training

Dos Santos Still Thinks His Training Was Worth It

Rhabdomyolysis occurs when muscle fibers break down and release their contents into the bloodstream. This sometimes-fatal disease wreaks havoc on a person’s kidneys, and Dos Santos developed the disorder while training. Despite being inches from death, the MMA fighter wouldn’t change a thing.

“You know, I think it’s worth it,” he said. “This is my life. This is everything I have. People don’t know how hard we [work] and what we sacrifice to [be successful]. MMA athletes train so much, you know. I would continue to [do what I’m doing]. I want it so badly. I want to give everything I have to this. This is everything to me.”