Sports World Reacts to Chris Weidman's Leg Injury at UFC 261

The headlining bout for UFC 261 was the rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, but the focal point of the evening quickly shifted to the Uriah Hall-Chris Weidman fight.

Hall won by TKO in the first round when he severely injured Weidman's leg. The incident was gruesome, so view the clip at your own discretion. Weidman was taken off on a stretcher to receive further medical attention. He raised a fist to the crowd on his way into the tunnel.

The fight drew plenty of reaction on social media, not just from the fighting world but from athletes across a variety of sports wishing Weidman well. Check out some of the most notable below:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO#UFC261
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 25, 2021

I will never throw a leg kick again @ufc
— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) April 25, 2021

So strange there have only been 3 snapped legs in UFC history and Weidman has been a part of 2 🤯
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 25, 2021

Prayers for Weidman. The great character of Hall showing too. These fighters can never be paid too much, real life Gladiators. 🙏🙏 #UFC261 @chrisweidman
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) April 25, 2021

My prayers for @chrisweidman

All respect for you champ#ufc261
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) April 25, 2021

Damn hope @chrisweidman is ok, Heart goes out to him and his family.
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) April 25, 2021

Speed recovery @chrisweidman that was hard to watch #UFC261
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 25, 2021

Prayers up for @chrisweidman 🙏🏾💪🏾#UFC261
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) April 25, 2021