WATCH: “Cameraman got the exact shot” – Footage of UFC fighter Giga Chikadze tearing groin in practice shocks MMA world

Giga Chikadze, who was scheduled to take on Josh Emmett, tore his groin in a video that surfaced on social media.

WATCH: “Cameraman got the exact shot” – Footage of UFC fighter Giga Chikadze tearing groin in practice shocks MMA world

Video surfaces showing the exact moment Giga Chikadze, who was set to fight Josh Emmett, tore his groin (via X)

UFC featherweight contender Giga Chikadze sustained a horrific injury during a training session for his upcoming fight against Josh Emmett at UFC 296. The video, which Chikadze posted on social media, shows the precise moment he tore his groin. This has forced him to withdraw from the highly anticipated bout. The event was scheduled for December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The video of this event was posted on X. It is 4 seconds long. It shows Giga Chikadze training kicks. He threw a left kick at his training partner and immediately fell to the floor, groaning with pain. The video ends there as his teammates rush in to help him. This indicates the severity of the injury that prompted him to withdraw from the upcoming competition.

Chikadze has a 15-3 professional MMA record and an outstanding 8-1 record in the UFC. He has voiced his unhappiness with the unexpected setback. The change of events calls into question Josh Emmett‘s participation at UFC 296.

The video is a striking reminder of the delicate line that exists between preparedness and injury in the high-stakes world of professional mixed martial arts. It adds uncertainty to UFC 296 and leaves fans impatiently awaiting developments on the event.

Fight fans react to Giga Chikadze’s injury video

The MMA world recently witnessed a surprising turn of events as a video emerged of UFC featherweight contender Giga Chikadze suffering a significant groin injury during a training session for his forthcoming bout against Josh Emmett at UFC 296. The horrifying video, recorded the precise moment of the injury, leaving fans and the MMA community stunned.

Fight fans react to Giga Chikadze's injury video
Fight fans react to Giga Chikadze’s injury video (via MMA Fighting)

The reaction from fans was swift and emphatic, with social media platforms buzzing as the footage circulated.  MMA enthusiasts, fighters, and analysts alike expressed their collective shock and sympathy for Chikadze.

Fight fans stood with Chikadze and provided immense support and wishes for a speedy recovery. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The reaction of fans to Giga Chikadze’s torn groin injury demonstrated the MMA community’s close-knit and sympathetic attitude. The incident drew attention to the physical hurdles that fighters face. It also emphasized the fans’ togetherness.

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