PHOTOS(Viewer Discretion): Horrifying Moment Legendary Martial Arts Fighter Snaps His Leg In Front Of Shocked Spectators
One of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time suffered a horrific injury in front of millions of fans Saturday night after he broke his leg during a championship fight that was being broadcast live around the world.
Anderson Silva, 38, snapped his left leg when his opponent Chris Weidman blocked his kick with his knee. Pictures show Silva's shin buckling as it smashes against Weidman's knee.
Many are already saying it is the end of an era in UFC fighting, where Silva held the middleweight title belt for six years - the longest reign in the history of the sport.
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