Graphic Warning! Chris Weidman shares brutal image of eye after UFC Atlantic City leaving fans in shock
Chris Weidman shares a photo of himself with a severe eye injury sustained during his fight with Bruno Silva at UFC Atlantic City
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Chris Weidman's damaged eye (MMA Mania/X)
The bout between Chris Weidman and Bruno Silva ended in a bizarre manner with eye pokes involved. He recently shared a gruesome image of his eye. It turns out Weidman also suffered damages to the eye similar to Silva. The image quickly went viral on social media due to the extent of the damage sustained during the bout.
Chris Weidman‘s eye appeared swollen and discolored. A significant subconjunctival hemorrhage covered a large portion of the eye. This condition is often referred to as a “red eye.” This usually occurs when blood vessels rupture, leading to blood pooling between the conjunctiva and the sclera. Weidman revealed that this was the result of the eye pokes he sustained.
Weidman is known for his professionalism and sportsmanship. However, he lost credibility after the fight due to heavy eye pokes. He also addressed the controversy surrounding these eye pokes after the fight. Weidman vehemently denied any intentional wrongdoing. The American wrestler believed that Silva was overreacting to the eye pokes. However, many fans saw this fight as a prime example of bad sportsmanship.
Bruno Silva already made his intentions clear of challenging the decision loss. He believed a no-contest was warranted. Nevertheless, the image of Weidman’s eye serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices and risks that fighters endure. Accidents and injuries are an unfortunate reality in the world of MMA. However, respect and sportsmanship is a vital part of the art of combat.
Fight fans reacted to Chris Weidman’s injured eye
Chris Weidman’s eye looked really bad after fighting Bruno Silva. His eye was very swollen, and his sclera had turned red. People saw the picture of his eye and got really shocked. They argued about it a lot on social media. The fight against Bruno Silva marked Weidman’s first win in 4 years.
Some people felt sorry for Weidman and his injured eye. They hoped he would get better fast. But others said maybe this was payback for poking Silva’s eye during the fight. The debate got heated. Fans took sides, arguing if Weidman deserved it or not. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
One fan even cracked a hilarious joke.
The MMA fans debated this event seriously. They looked at it carefully from all angles. This showed their intense interest in the sport. It is such dedication driving growth for the sport of Mixed martial arts. People’s strong feelings fuel evolution and progress and captivate many more future viewers.
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