UFC 321 witnessed a dramatic turn as star fighter Ludovit Klein was stretchered out of the Etihad Arena following a harrowing ankle injury during his lightweight showdown with Mateusz Rebecki. The Slovakian southpaw, known for his sharp counter-striking, suffered a broken right ankle in the third round, forcing his team and medical staff to assist him out of the cage and transport him backstage on a stretcher.
Despite the agony, Klein showed remarkable composure, sitting on a stool to accept his victory as Bruce Buffer announced his win. In a post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, he revealed the injury occurred while defending a takedown, marking a bittersweet triumph after his recent loss to top contender Mateusz Gamrot in May. Fans in attendance and online praised his resilience, with one social media user commenting, “Incredible show of heart from him,” while others noted the severity of the injury, calling it “nasty” and “terrifying.”
The event, held in Abu Dhabi, featured high-stakes bouts, including the return of heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall for his first title defense since Jon Jones’ retirement. Meanwhile, Klein’s exit underscored the physical toll of the sport, as he waved to supporters and even exchanged fist bumps on his way out. UFC 321, available on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99, promises more action-packed clashes, including the co-main event for the vacant strawweight title between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.
For those unable to attend live, the pay-per-view will also stream on platforms like Discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video, Virgin Media TV, and Sky Sports. The night’s main event, Aspinall vs. Gane, is expected to draw massive attention, with Dana White confirming the bout as a key step toward a potential Usyk showdown.
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