“Well, that was horrible,” she mentioned. “Freak things happen in life and plans get crushed. It’s been a long day but so happy to finally see this man of mine post surgery.

“My coronary heart breaks for my husband as a result of I do know the work and dedication that he places into his coaching on a regular basis and the nice man that he’s, so I solely need the most effective for him,” she added.

“We have been reminded this yr how valuable every day is and I’m so grateful to be spending one other day on earth subsequent to my love even when it is in a hospital room removed from house.”

Coincidentally, Weidman was on the other end of almost the exact same injury about eight years ago.

Having claimed the UFC middleweight title from the legendary Anderson Silva, Weidman retained his belt against the Brazilian in the rematch in 2013 as Silva himself suffered a broken leg in the second round after Weidman blocked his leg kick.

Silva, who was sidelined for more than a year by his injury, took to social media to pay his respects to Weidman.

“I want you a speedy restoration. In this second, I want you and your loved ones gentle, love and information. To the followers of the game, please respect this second of this unimaginable warrior and let’s want that he’s 100 % … recovered quickly.”

“I believed it was a slap, however I did not really feel the slap on my calf, in order that’s received to be his bone,” he told the media in his post-fight press conference. “And when he landed, it clicked in. To be trustworthy, it was simply Anderson Silva when he landed. It was bizarre. It was so bizarre. I simply pictured Anderson Silva.”

Weidman had previously defeated Hall via a first-round knockout in 2010 before either fighter had made it to the UFC.

UFC 261 was the first full card of fights to be held in front of a full stadium of fans, with approximately 15,000 spectators crammed into the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, to watch the action.