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It’s impossible to look at the image above, or watch the video below, and not wince.
EFC 92, which took place at the EFC Performance Institute in Jozi on Saturday night, will be remembered for the horrific snapped leg suffered by heavyweight Willem Smith.
During his fight against Ivan Strydom, which was the first of the night, Smith threw an outside leg kick and came off second best.
Strydom’s left leg remained planted and as Smith stepped backwards and put weight on his leg, he collapsed to the floor.
Credit to the referee who noticed what had happened and stepped in immediately.
This is not easy viewing:
OUCH!
Shocking first fight of EFC92.
Wishing Willem Smith all the best on his road to recovery from this very unfortunate incident!#EFC92 pic.twitter.com/cfdoaQawot— EFC Worldwide (@EFCworldwide) March 5, 2022
Ouch is correct.
Not that it’s really his fault, but GiveMeSport reports that Smith’s EFC pro record now stands at a disappointing one win and five losses.
At least he was in decent spirits later in the evening:
THUMBS UP FROM ‘THE VIKING’
Following a shocking end to the first fight of EFC 92, Willem Smith in good spirits alongside Soldierboy!#EFC92 pic.twitter.com/2hYnd29B41
— EFC Worldwide (@EFCworldwide) March 5, 2022
Yesterday, EFC chatted with Smith:
The irrepressible Willem Smith talks about his horrific leg injury sustained at EFC 92 and how he plans to bounce back even stronger than ever. @Willem_MMA @KristenKingMMA @MrMWells #EFC92 pic.twitter.com/jK5PQsY8jI
— EFC Worldwide (@EFCworldwide) March 9, 2022
Here’s to a speedy recovery.
[source:givemesport]
