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Did Anderson Silva break his leg during a fight?

Did Anderson Silva break his leg during a fight?

The Brazilian former UFC middleweight champion Silva had suffered a broken left tibia in a similar incident against Weidman at UFC 168 in December 2013. “My deepest and most sincere sentiments champ,” wrote “The Spider” in an Instagram post. “Have faith, I wish you a speedy recovery.

Did Weidman break Silva’s leg?

In the highly-anticipated rematch at UFC 168 Silva was hoping to reclaim his belt and right his only UFC wrong. Unfortunately, Silva launched a leg kick in the second round that was checked by Weidman and left “Spider” with a gnarly leg break (see it HERE).

Why did Silva’s leg break?

Weidman (15-6 MMA, 11-6 UFC), who had his right leg snapped after throwing a kick that was checked by Uriah Hall, was on the receiving end of the same injury that Anderson Silva suffered when Weidman checked his leg kick in their December 2013 rematch at UFC 168.

Who broke their leg against Chris Weidman?

The horrific injury mirrored the time UFC great Anderson Silva broke his leg while attempting to reclaim the middleweight title from Weidman seven years ago. Chris Weidman was widely praised for winning the middleweight title from the seemingly invincible Anderson Silva back in 2013.

Why are so many fighters breaking their legs?

Even aside from damage taken during the fight (say, the previous strikes), they may be carrying injuries from prior fights, training, or even just day to day life. All of that can add up to introduce damage that will make a limb more likely to break.

Who snapped their leg in UFC recently?

Chris Weidman
Just five weeks after suffering a gruesome broken leg, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is walking on his own again. Weidman on Saturday posted a short video on his Instagram account showing him slowly walking, and with a limp, in his house.

How did Anderson Silva break his leg in UFC 168?

Anderson Silva breaks leg in horrific UFC 168 injury against Chris Weidman. It has been described as one of the most gruesome breaks in what is already a brutal sport. And it appears likely to be the moment the Ultimate Fighting Championship career of Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter Anderson Silva ended.

Who was the UFC fighter that broke his leg?

Anderson Silva breaks leg in horrific UFC 168 injury against Chris Weidman. It has been described as one of the most gruesome breaks in what is already a brutal sport.

How is Anderson Silva recovering from his injury?

An intramedullary rod was inserted into his left tibia although the broken fibula did not require separate surgery. Silva is recovering and no further operations are planned. Recovery is estimated to be between three and six months but a shadow now hangs over his UFC career.