Published:
31 dic 2021 23:17 GMT
The fighter shared an image of the open wound on her social media and said it would require “a couple of stitches.”
Former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza suffered an impressive cut over one eye in a grappling match Thursday night during the Fury Pro Grappling 3 event.
The American hit her head once morest that of her opponent, Danielle Kelly, when she tried to hit her by throwing her once morest the ground. The maneuver caused an immediate hemorrhage in the area of his eyebrow, and even Kelly’s face was stained with blood.
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The referee paused the contest and then canceled it because the doctors determined that the injury was too great. Following the accidental headbutt, Esparza shared an image of the open cut on his social media and said it would require “a couple of stitches.”
Graphic Injury Mars Fury Pro Grappling 3 Event: Carla Esparza’s Gruesome Cut Raises Eyebrows
The world of mixed martial arts witnessed a chilling moment last Thursday at the Fury Pro Grappling 3 event, as former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza suffered a severe cut above her eye in a grappling match against Danielle Kelly.
As the bout progressed, Esparza attempted to slam Kelly to the ground, but their heads collided in a gruesome manner, resulting in an instantaneous hemorrhage in the area of her eyebrow. The unfortunate accident left Kelly’s face stained with blood as well.
The referee was forced to intervene, pausing the contest and eventually cancelling it after the doctors deemed the injury too severe to continue. Adding to the shock factor, Esparza courageously shared an image of the gory cut on her social media, revealing a gaping wound that would require a couple of stitches.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the perils involved in full-contact sports. Esparza’s toughness and resilience, however, were on full display as she seemingly took the injury in stride, showing no signs of distress despite the extent of the wound.
While accidents like these are an unfortunate part of the sport, it’s crucial for fighters to prioritize their health and safety above all else. As Esparza recovers from her ordeal, fans and fellow fighters alike can’t help but admire her grit and determination in the face of adversity.
Whether or not this injury will have any long-term implications for Esparza’s career remains to be seen. For now, though, the focus is on her recovery and well-being. Wishing the former UFC strawweight champion a speedy recovery, and hoping that she returns to the Octagon stronger and more resilient than ever.
