GRAPHIC IMAGE: After fracturing his jaw at UFC Vegas 114, fighter opens up to fans: 'It was worth it'

Harry Hardwick faced Marwan Rahiki at UFC Vegas 114. Photo: Getty Images / Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

Defeated by newcomer Marwan Rahiki on the main card of UFC Vegas 114, Harry Hardwick left the octagon with more than just a stain on his record. This is because the technical knockout loss came after the Englishman suffered a fractured jaw midway through the second round, courtesy of the powerful punches thrown by the Moroccan, who remained undefeated as a professional.

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Due to the complex nature of the injury, the athlete needed to undergo surgery in which the fractured bone was fixed with the aid of a stainless steel wire, in order to ensure a safer and more harmonious recovery. However, the appearance caught the attention of fans in a video published by the fighter on social media this Thursday (19).

Marwan Rahiki lands a punch on Harry Hardwick during their fight at UFC Vegas 114. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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In the video, Hardwick talks to some followers and answers questions both about the fight held last Saturday (14) and the recovery process needed for the type of injury he suffered. In the end, he explains how the duel helped him to have a longer life in the company.

“Was it worth it? (The fight) That’s an interesting question. Because right now it’s pretty terrible, to be fair. My jaw is completely wired shut. My nose barely works, and then there’s the desert air along with the air conditioning, so I’m constantly waking up because I can’t breathe. But was it worth it? Well, sort of, yes, in a weird way. Hunter Campbell called me after the fight to congratulate me, Sean Shelby made a point of getting up and coming over to me as I was leaving the octagon to tell me I’ll have another chance in the UFC. Hunter has been calling me to get me to UFC London , so being on good terms with them is great,” the fighter stated.

🤯"Was it worth? It's kind of proving to be a yes..." Harry Hardwick gets his jaw wired shut as he discusses with fans on TikTok whether or not it was worth the damage, explaining how he's now in the UFC's good books

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