‘Absolutely shattered’: Shocking moment MMA fighter’s leg snaps

MMA fans were left feeling sick to the stomach when a fighter’s leg snapped instantly when he attempted a kick during a fight.

Ouch. Photos: Twitter

MMA fighter Willem Smith’s leg snapped in half during his Extreme Fighting Championship fight with Ivan Strydom.

The Sun reports the gruesome injury took place during an EFC 92 event on Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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The two men squared up in the centre of the ring during the opening round and Smith threw a left hand followed by a low kick to his fellow South African’s left leg.

Strydom, though, kept his leg planted on the canvas and that is when the Viking’s leg bent in two and he crumbled to the floor.

Ouch. Photos: Twitter

Thankfully, both Smith’s opponent and the referee immediately realised the extent of the damage and there were no more blows as he laid to the ground in agony before the official called the fight off.

OUCH!

Shocking first fight of EFC92.
Wishing Willem Smith all the best on his road to recovery from this very unfortunate incident!#EFC92pic.twitter.com/cfdoaQawot

— EFC Worldwide (@EFCworldwide) March 5, 2022

An EFC commentator said: “It just absolutely shattered. The leg just hanging there.

“This sport, you’re reminded all too often how serious this sport really is and it’s moments like this that kind of remind you that they’re not playing around in there.

“There’s only a certain type of human being that’s willing to get in there and trade and fight inside of a cage.”

“Unfortunately, things like this happen.”

An update was shared on social media announcing that Smith is thankfully in good spirits.

The MMA fighter shared a picture with Gareth McLellan as he laid on a stretcher backstage.

THUMBS UP FROM 'THE VIKING'

Following a shocking end to the first fight of EFC 92, Willem Smith in good spirits alongside Soldierboy!#EFC92pic.twitter.com/2hYnd29B41

— EFC Worldwide (@EFCworldwide) March 5, 2022

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission.

Originally published as ‘Absolutely shattered’: Shocking moment MMA fighter’s leg snaps