MMA fighter broke 5 ribs, punctured lung and crushed kidney in 38 seconds

Andrey Koreshkov continued his unbeaten run at Bellator 274 as he left Chance Rencountre with several injuries after performing a brutal back-kick

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MMA fighter Chance Rencountre suffered numerous injuries after being stopped by Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 274 last weekend.

Things didn’t go the way Rencountre went in the card co-main event when he broke five ribs, punctured a leg and bruised his kidney in 38s stoppage time.

Just 30 seconds into the first round of the fight, Koreshkov unleashed a spinning kick that caused Rencountre to level up in an attempt to dodge.

But the Russian player’s kick to the back perfectly connected to his opponent’s ribs sent him falling onto the canvas and rolling over in pain.

Rencountre was able to return and celebrate Koreshkov’s victory despite the nature of the injury.

The fighter’s manager, Brian Butler, released a statement about Instagram about his injury, thankfully reassured fans that Rencountre is in good health.

“[Chance Rencountre] five broken ribs, punctured lung from the heel kick of [Andrey Koreshkov] last night,” Butler wrote.

“Not the result we wanted but the kick was placed very well and could stop anyone. Next time we will come together and come back stronger. May have good spirit and standard. for surgery.

“Thank you for coming [Bellator MMA] the team was amazing with all their help. Congratulation [Andrey Koreshkov] and his team wins. “

Rencountre competed in Bellator for the first time in five years, after leaving the promotion in 2017 and finally signing with the UFC the following year.

The 35-year-old’s time in the UFC will only last 18 months when he is cut from promotion following a halting loss to Lyman Good in 2019.

Rencountre went on to fight twice in the regional ring, claiming consecutive victories for the Fighting Alliance championship.

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His return to Bellator didn’t go as he hoped, but Rencountre seems to be in good spirits as he talks about the loss on social media.

He wrote on Instagram: “Feeling absolutely amazing for a man with 5 broken ribs, half of his lung punctured with blood and a bruised kidney.

“Not in the way I had envisioned my Bellator getting back into competition but congratulations to Andrey Koreshkov and a big thank you to all the Bellator MMA staff for all their hard work. before and after the game. I feel very well taken care of. “

Former welterweight champion Koreshkov extended his unbeaten run to three matches with a win as he sought to return to the division’s rankings.

The ninth-ranked contender has named Paul Daley – who will retire from Bellator London in May – for his next game in the cage.