MMA Twitter loses it's lunch over brutal leg injury at Bellator 292 (Video)
By Chad Porto
Michael "Venom" Page explodes Goiti Yamauchi's knee with one kick at Bellator 292.
Michael "Venom" Page did not hesitate on Friday night during the opening bout of Bellator 292. The striking star came into the fight against Goiti Yamauchi looking to land some new specific kicks on Yamauichi. And boy, did he. The striker landed a knee kick seconds into the fight drop Yamauichi. Yamauchi's knee exploded, with his kneecap popping and sliding up in his knee.
The kick was brutal and the injury even more so. It was a moment in time that would send the entire MMA world into chaos. While seeing injuries happen in real time isn't a new thing, seeing a knee explode upwards and inwards was certainly new for many to be part of.
#2-@Michaelpage247 (21-2) defeated #5-Goiti Yamauchi (28-6) via knockout (kick to leg) at :26 of round one #Bellator292 pic.twitter.com/J3cZPcsRNO
— Bellator Public Relations (@BellatorPR) March 11, 2023
The fight community as a whole had a huge reaction to the injury, which kept Yamauchi on the mat for a good long while. Of course, being a bunch of fight fans, their reactions ranged from concern to hilarious.
What an insane finish to start the #Bellator292 main card. @Michaelpage247 all class afterwards, as well.
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) March 11, 2023
Hopefully Goiti Yamauchi can heal up quickly. pic.twitter.com/llFqqJLxN2
That MVP/Yamauchi fight was tough to watch
— Zach Bouwkamp (@Kamikaze_Picks) March 11, 2023
Congrats to MVP for the sweatless win, but damn prayers up for a speedy patellar tendon recovery to Goiti!
Never like to see a fighter get hurt that bad, especially a guy of his class#Bellator292 #mma #mvp #yamauchi
The fact that Michael Venom Page just demolished Goiti Yamauchi’s leg in 1 kick is incredibly insane! As for Goiti on the other hand I feel really bad for him but I know that he‘ll come back stronger and better than ever. #Bellator292 https://t.co/QpCEvRbKYA
— Brendan Wong (@IAmBrendanWong) March 11, 2023
Fuuuck that’s nasty
— Big Worm (@420cokenhoes) March 11, 2023
Wish Goiti a speedy recovery https://t.co/JW3OSaq4PQ
slid off the bone like good BBQ 😮💨 https://t.co/6UChiJdnuc
— Roe (@roemelloreyes) March 11, 2023
You literally see his kneecap pop out. That was horrific
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) March 11, 2023
What a start to Bellator 292#Bellator292
— Left-Thumb-Knuckle (@MorenoLeftThumb) March 11, 2023
I was on Goiti Yamauchi there. Tough break. Literally. #Bellator292
— MMADegenerate (@MMADegenerate) March 11, 2023
goiti is fucked up. been on the mat for 10 minutes
— Stamkos96 (@Stamkos96) March 11, 2023
I hope Goiti has a speedy recovery, that was awful. #Bellator292
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) March 11, 2023
WHAT MVP JUST DID TO GOITI LEG IS WILD
— Darren Trill (@GriffeyGrof) March 11, 2023
Omg that kick MVP landed on Goiti! 🤯 #Bellator292
— Rocky Bal-Borrachinha (@PlastRface) March 11, 2023
We'll update ON Yamauchi's injury when it's own.