Ouch:Horrifying Moment UFC Fighter Anderson Silva Broke His Leg In Front Of Shocked Fans.

This horrific injury happened in front of millions of fans Saturday night after he broke his leg during a championship fight that was being broadcast live around the world.

Anderson Silva, 38, snapped his left leg when his opponent Chris Weidman blocked his kick with his knee.
Pictures show Silva's shin buckling as it smashes against Weidman's knee.Although the injury happened too quickly to be seen by most naked eyes in Las Vegas, the sound of Silva's cracking shin could be heard at cageside. Thousands of fans cringed when the replay was shown on the arena's big screens.

A moment later, Silva collapsed to the mat.Referee Herb Dean waved off the fight when Silva fell back, clutching his leg with both hands. Silva left the octagon strapped to a stretcher with a brace on his leg, screaming in pain.

Experts fear the injury could be the end of Silva's career as a fighter. Many are already saying it is the end of an era in UFC fighting, where Silva held the middleweight title belt for six years - the longest reign in the history of the sport.