Yair Rodriguez's foot was an absolute mess and the size of a balloon after his epic five-round war with Max Holloway at UFC Vegas 42.
UFC featherweight contender Rodriguez showed off his mangled foot following his defeat to Holloway last weekend.
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The Mexican star repeatedly kicked Holloway's calf and threw a hellacious number of kicks to the body and head in a spirited performance.
But that strategy came at a price, with the 29-year-old sporting a gruesome injury as a result of his kicking game.
Coach Izzy Martinez took to social media to upload a picture of Rodriguez's extremely swollen foot.
Michael Bisping, who was calling the action, spoke to Rodriguez inside the Octagon following the decision and immediately pointed to the fighter's foot.
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He replied: "It is what it is when you're a kicker, huh?"
Rodriguez added: "Everybody thank you for being here for me and for my family.
"I'm kind of f**king f**ked up right now, I don't even know what I'm saying. I just want to say, it was an amazing fight.
"Just keep moving forward guys. Thank you."
Rodriguez put on a valiant display in his first Octagon appearance since 2019.
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He'll be out of action for a little while, but will be looking for another big-name fight upon his UFC return.
Holloway, meanwhile, appears set to face UFC featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski for a third time.
Featured Image Credit: UFC/PA/Izzy MartinezTopics:Β Max Holloway, UFC