Russian MMA fighter suffers life-changing injuries after falling from 10th floor trying to save cat

Injured MMA Fighter

Russian mixed martial artist Magomed Zainalov has reportedly sustained life-changing injuries after falling from a block of flats in Rostov-on-Don. The welterweight fell from the tenth floor of the building and landed on a car.

Heroic Rescue Attempt

Zainalov fell off the building while desperately trying to rescue his scared cat, according to Russian outlet Pravda.ru. The cat had jumped onto a drain pipe after being frightened.

Lucky to be Alive

The 24-year-old fighter, known as 'Venom', miraculously survived the fall but suffered a fractured pelvis and broken legs. Graphic footage on social media captured the aftermath of the incident before Zainalov was rushed to the hospital.

The Mystery Surrounding the Fall

The exact cause of Zainalov's fall remains unknown. His manager, Vitaly Tarasov, revealed that the fighter was sober at the time of the incident. Zainalov's loved ones are anxiously awaiting his recovery to shed light on what happened.

Long Road to Recovery

Zainalov, who holds a record of five wins and nine defeats, was scheduled to compete against Eduard Kuzminov at Hardcore FC 85 on February 2. The promotion has offered to assist with his medical expenses as he faces an arduous journey towards full health and potentially fighting again.