UFC fighters are no strangers to injuries. However, what happened at UFC Vegas 97 takes the cake. Rong Zhu, a lightweight contender, found himself in a world of hurt after his bout against Chris Padilla in the prelims of the Burns vs. Brady Fight Night Card.
Zhu’s fight against Padilla was ongoing. An elbow from Padilla struck Zhu in the eye in the second round. His initial reaction was to allege that it was an eye poke. Little did he know he had been struck with a vicious elbow.
Rong Zhu went on to lose the fight via TKO in the same round. The damage to his eye was bad enough to warrant a trip to the hospital right after the fight. Even his manager gave an update. He revealed that Zhu couldn’t open his eye and his orbital bone had been smashed.
This incident reminds fight fans of the raw, unforgiving nature of MMA. These athletes put their bodies on the line every time they step into the cage. It’s not all glam and glory. Sometimes, injuries like these can destroy fighters’ entire careers.
Fight Fans Reacted To The Brutal Injury Sustained By Rong Zhu
UFC fights always bring the heat, but sometimes they bring a bit more than anyone bargained for. Fans witnessed a moment that made everyone’s jaws drop at UFC Vegas 97. The elbow from Padilla to Rong Zhu’s eye was the highlight of the debate.
Fight fans took to the comment section of the video posted by the UFC. Some fans showed concern for Zhu’s eye, hoping this was only inflammation. Others were in awe of the perfect elbow that landed and commended Padilla.
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Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
What’s fascinating is how these reactions show the many faces of MMA fandom. These include the jokesters, the technical analysts, the concerned citizens, and the keyboard warriors as well. It’s like a weird, violent family reunion. But these reactions are what makes the sport so exciting.
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