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Grisly Photo Of The Anderson Silva Kick That Broke His Own Leg

Michael KelleyDec 29, 2013, 19:21 IST

Last night ultimate fighting legend Anderson Silva lost the UFC middleweight championship bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas after he broke hig les on a kick.

MMA Junkie described the injury, which will probably end the 38-year-old Brazilian's career, as "one of the most gruesome breaks in UFC history."

Jayne Kamin of USA TODAY Sports captured the Silva kick that snapped his own leg:

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The immediate result was the end of the fight midway through the second round and excruciating pain for Silva:

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsAnderson Silva reacts after breaking his leg on a kick to Chris Weidman (not pictured) during their UFC middleweight championship bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.