(Video) UFC fans say you could see a fighter’s skull dent live

Ben King

 

UFC fans were left in disbelief Saturday night after what many described as a visible skull dent following a knockout at UFC 315 in Quebec, Canada. The concerning moment occurred during the middleweight bout between Bruno Silva and Marc-André Barriault.

Slow-motion replay footage of the knockout quickly circulated online, with many viewers claiming they could see Silva’s skull physically cave in from the impact of Barriault’s strike. The Brazilian fighter was immediately stretched out of the arena and transported to a local hospital, leaving fans anxiously awaiting news on his condition.

“Holy s*it…did MAB crack his skull….” read one viral social media post that accompanied the disturbing footage.

The incident sparked widespread concern throughout the MMA community, particularly as Silva had previously demonstrated his durability by going the distance with current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Fortunately, Silva himself has now addressed the situation, providing a reassuring update through his Instagram story hours after the incident.

“Good night, just passing to let you know that I’m fine,” Silva wrote in Portuguese. “I went to the hospital and had tests, everything is fine with my health.”

He continued: “I received a lot of messages from people who really like me, it was fine, I wanted to win to give my testimony, from everything I went through and managed to stand up, but it’s worth living. I am a victor this is not the moment that will end my story and my legacy.”

Despite the positive health update, the sporting implications remain significant for the 35-year-old Silva. The defeat marks his fifth consecutive loss in the UFC, a streak that typically results in a competitor being released from the promotion.

While Silva has made it clear he has no intention of retiring, analysts suggest he will likely need to continue his career in another organization, as the UFC rarely retains fighters after such extended losing streaks unless they are major draws for the company.

The incident serves as another sobering reminder of the very real physical dangers professional combat sports athletes face each time they compete at the highest level.

Ben King