Fighters take word: The cage wall is just not for climbing and undoubtedly NOT for standing on.
Whereas loads of fighters have made use of the cage for post-fight celebrations, whether or not it’s merely sitting on high with arms raised in triumph or to help with a blinding flip again onto the mats, Kazakh fighter Teymur Zhaparov was given a harsh reminder that the parameters of the cage shouldn’t be toyed with.
Following his unanimous resolution win over Zhakhongir Nazhmedinov on Sunday at an Octagon League present in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Zhaparov scaled the fence and tried to face up solely to slide and fall on the fence protecting and fall to the skin.
Watch the scary blooper above.
It’s unclear what Zhaparov was trying to do however regardless, it led to catastrophe for the flyweight. Luckily, it seems that Zhaparov was unhurt and capable of sheepishly make his exit.
The excellent news for Zhaparov? That was his eighth straight win and his professional file now stands at a wholesome 12-3-1.
For extra motion from Octagon 41, a free replay of the occasion is offered on YouTube.
