Freak injuries in MMA
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Injuries are expected in combat sports, however on rare occasions freak injuries happen.
This weekend a freak injuries happened @bellatormma with MIchael McDonald vs Eduardo Dantas. MacDonald landed a punch that caused Dantas to stumble. In his attempt to remain balanced Dantas awkwardly landed on an everted ankle.
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Dantas reported to @mmafightingdotcom that he suffered a fibula fracture and ankle ligament damage. These injuries require that he undergo surgery to address the fracture. Likely he will require open reduction internal fixation with a plate to realign the fibula for proper healing.
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Despite the violent nature of fighting unfortunately injuries like this happen. Hopefully Dantas has a speedy recovery.