Publishing on Twitter around 5 hours after the battle, long prior to the centerpiece at UFC 251 in the Flash Forum had even started, Grant said on Twitter that he had been taken to the medical facility.
” Just returned from the healthcare facility,” he said. “Jaw is fractured in two locations and also a fractured nose!”
Regardless, he thanked the UFC, president Dana White, and matchmaker Sean Selby.
” Its whatever I desired,” Grant said. “And Im so grateful to have actually had this opportunity. Respect to Martin Day– true warrior.”
Davey Grant scored among the knockouts of the summertime when he completed his UFC 251 opponent Martin Day in the third round of their battle Saturday.
Grant and Day were the first individuals to combat on “Fight Island,” which is a two-week and four-event residency on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to assist the UFC hold international events during the pandemic.
Grant won he by no methods had it easy as he was discharged from health center hours later on with a fractured jaw and a fractured nose.
” Its whatever I desired,” Grant, who was offered a $50,000 performance reward, stated.
BATTLE ISLAND– Davey Grant was one of the very first 2 athletes to compete at UFC 251 on Saturday, and combated so well he was provided a $50,000 bonus by the UFC.
Grant beat Martin Day with a left hook knockout which was so horrific it left his challenger motionless on the canvas midway through the final and 3rd round.
Grant and Day combated the first match on “Fight Island,” which is a quarantined location on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi which was specifically created to permit UFC to hold global events during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the early finish, Grant by no means had it simple as he had to battle through many severe facial injuries, he stated.
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Through the fence of the Octagon at the end of Grants fight, White could be heard shouting: “Davey … great task today. Congratulations.”
Grant informed White at the time that he could feel that he was hurt, and that a $50,000 benefit would be life-changing.
” Well get it determined,” White stated.
Hours later on, through main interactions from the UFC, Insider learned that Grant was among the 4 athletes at UFC 251 to be rewarded with the perk.
Other professional athletes to win the perk consisted of Jiri Prochazka, who, like Grant scored a highlight-reel knockout, and Jessica Andrade and Rose Namajunas who produced the “Fight of the Night,” which Namajunas edged on a split decision verdict.
With UFC 251 banked, the “Fight Island” celebration continues with shows on Wednesday July 15, Saturday July 18, and Saturday July 25.
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