(Video) GRAPHIC: Chris Weidman left with snapped leg 17 seconds into Uriah Hall fight

Originally posted on BenchWarmers | By Jamie Wilkinson | Last updated 4/25/21

Chris Weidman lost his fight against Uriah Hall yesterday night with just 17 seconds on the clock – having been left with a SERIOUSLY mangled leg after throwing a leg kick.

Weidman had already seen what can go wrong when throwing leg kicks in the UFC, having broken Anderson Silva’s leg in December 2013. Weidman checked a kick from Silva, and in the process, broke the legendary fighter’s leg.

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Unfortunately for Weidman, he ended up on the wrong side of it during his Uriah Hall last night, and after just 17 seconds, too. Just to issue a warning to all those eating whole reading this, it’s probably best to close the tab now.

For the moment of #UFC261 Weidman vs Hall here’s the video pic.twitter.com/KkuKdeHqXz

— PZ (@BigPZ78) April 25, 2021

Omg UFC fighter Chris Weidman breaks his leg horrifically on the first kick of the fight. #UFC261 pic.twitter.com/U4UdhRWloh

— Mildly Depressed Lakers Fan (@OprahSideClark) April 25, 2021

Pictures courtesy of the UFC

Weidman, is going to face a lengthy recovery and a considerable amount of time out of the octagon. It’s a freak, unfortunate incident, but one which, of all people, Weidman knew could happen when throwing leg kicks in this sport.

Get well soon, Chris.

This article first appeared on BenchWarmers and was syndicated with permission.

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