Na UFC 261 priredbi, koja se u noći sa subote na nedjelju održala u Jacksonvilleu na Floridi, dogodila se jedna od najgorih ozljeda u povijesti te organizacije.
U meču između Uriaha Halla i Chrisa Weidmana, potonji je doživio težak prijelom noge. Nakon samo 17 sekundi borbe Weidman je ispucao je low kick prema Usmanu, a ovaj ga je blokirao i tu je Chrisu pukla noga.
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Chris Weidman (Blue Gloves) breaks his leg on a kick to the legs of Uriah Hall (Red Gloves) during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.,Image: 607745581, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
Weidmanov udarac bio je silovit, ali naletio je na Hallov blok i ovaj mu je doslovce prepolovio potkoljenicu. Prizor je to koji doista ledi krv u žilama.
Apr 24, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Chris Weidman (Blue Gloves) breaks his leg on a kick to the leg of Uriah Hall (Red Gloves) during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.,Image: 607745593, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** World Rights ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
JACKSONVILLE, FL - APRIL 24: Chris Weidman suffers a devastating broken leg in his fight against Uriah Hall during the UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2 Event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arenaon April 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida.,Image: 607757730, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Icon Sportswire (A Division of XML Team Solutions) reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image. If you violate our intellectual property you may be liable for: actual damages, loss of income, and profits you derive from the use of this image, and, where appropriate, the costs of collection and/or statutory damages up to $150,000 (USD)., Model Release: no, Credit line: Profimedia
