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Pre-Fight Mishap
UFC heavyweight Chris Barnett seemed to injure his ankle just before his fight with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi. The 18st 8lb fighter faced a setback before even stepping into the ring.
An Unfortunate Start
During his introduction by Bruce Buffer, a fired-up Barnett jumped up and landed awkwardly on his ankle, setting a negative tone before the match even began. Fans believe he may have been at fault for the injury.
Fans' Reactions
Following the incident, fans expressed their thoughts on social media, with some suggesting that Barnett should have refrained from jumping before the fight and others poking fun at the situation. Despite speculation, Barnett attributed his injury to a spinning hook kick.
Post-Fight Outcome
Despite his efforts, Barnett, 38, faced his third loss in five fights after being defeated by Nzechukwu in the first round. In the main event of the night, Ilia Topuria, 27, secured a knockout victory over Max Holloway, 32, to retain his UFC featherweight title.
