On the UFC Paris fundamental card opener, American fan favourite Matt Frevola suffered a ugly knockout after consuming a wonderfully timed knee by Fares Ziam. The knockout noticed Frevola flattened on the canvas for a daunting very long time earlier than he was helped to his ft and out of the cage.
Fares Ziam knocks Matt Frevola OUT COLD with a knee to the face! 😱 pic.twitter.com/9IenIvfX4N
— MMA Combating (@MMAFighting) September 28, 2024
After the conclusion of the occasion, the UFC gave an replace on Frevola by way of the official UFC broadcast. In line with the printed, Frevola’s head CT got here again damaging however he did endure a damaged orbital bone.
Frevola additionally appeared in good spirits as he shared a photograph from the hospital with the caption, “Reside by the sword, die by the sword. Hope you guys loved the battle and thanks for all of the help.” Frevola’s brother additionally shared a photograph from the hospital, writing, “This sport ain’t for the feint of coronary heart however one factor we’ll by no means do is draw back from the ups and downs in life.”
Reside by the sword, die by the sword. Hope you guys loved the battle and thanks for all of the help. pic.twitter.com/lWAvbS455u
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) September 28, 2024
Ziam advances to 4 wins in a row and Frevola has dropped his final two appearances. His final win got here versus Drew Dober at UFC 288 in Might 2023.
