10 of the worst injuries in MMA history

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#2 Evangelista Santos vs. Michael Page

An abrupt end to a promising career.
An abrupt end to a promising career.

Santos took on the charismatic Page at Bellator 158 held at London’s O2 Arena. This was a great fight which ended in a gruesome knockout after Page landed a flying knee right to his forehead.

The severity of the knockout was such that Santos was rushed to the hospital after the fight. The impact of the blow shattered his skull and Santos was screaming in pain after he was hit with the vicious knee.

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Cris Cyborg -- his ex back then -- later posted an x-ray of her ex-husband which revealed a detailed view of the impact. His forehead was cracked and doctors were reluctant to operate on him as it could have caused permanent brain damage.

The injury proved to be career-ending as Santos drew curtains on his 50-fight career. He has never competed professionally after the injury, as he decided not to risk his health.

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