Galore Bofando threw Charlie Ward head-first to the ground during their UFC bout in Glasgow, Scotland, on Sunday.
The impact could be seen and heard.
Bofando pounced on Ward with a quick flurry afterward but it was basically over once Ward’s noggin’ hit the mat.
Ward reportedly stood up after a few minutes and walked out of the ring under his own power. Fans wished him well on Instagram.
According to MMA Junkie, it was Bofando’s first UFC bout.
Here’s a longer look at the match:
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In April 2016 Ward was involved in a controversial match organized by Total Extreme Fighting. He defeated Joao Carvalho, who died two days later after emergency brain surgery.
