Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a truly ‘savage’ sport that often leaves its competitors literally broken. One of the most recent bouts simply confirmed this opinion, as Sage Northcutt was knocked out by a powerful right hook from Cosmo Alexandre in just under 30 seconds of the first round of the One Championship, a fighting organisation keen to challenge the supremacy of the US-based UFC.

After the fight Sage Northcutt took to social media to share an update of his condition, saying he underwent surgery for a remarkable nine hours to repair eight fractures in his face.

 

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Fresh out of surgery…I had 8 fractures and a nine hour intense operation. Feeling blessed for the amazing care and all the support from @onechampionship, my family/friends and fans! My Terminator face is not too Shabby.. ?“I’ll be back!” Next post is catheter removal?…stay tuned-JK ?

A post shared by Super Sage Northcutt (@supersagenorthcutt) on May 18, 2019 at 7:21pm PDT