14 Gruesome Sports Injuries That Will Shock You (Disturbing Pics)

1. Hasim Rahman’s Insane Hematoma Hasim Rahman was attempting to make a comeback after losing a much-anticipated rematch with Lennox Lewis. But when he took on former champion Evander Holyfield, he got a taste of the aging icon’s infamous brutality in the ring. Holyfield headbutted Rahman and then repeatedly went after the growing lump on his forehead. The swelling was the result of burst blood vessels leaking into the tissue of Rahman’s forehead, a condition known as hematoma. A ringside doctor examined Rahman and decided to end the fight, leaving Holyfield with a victory by technical knock-out.www.realtmike.blogspot.com 2. Jeremy Lane's Balancing Act Jeremy Lane intercepted a pass during the thrilling Super Bowl XLIX game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Unfortunately for Lane, he landed awkwardly and broke his arm, putting him out of commission for the remainder of the Super Bowl. The Seahawks lost to the Patriots 24-28. 3. Anderson Silva Gets the Worst Broken Leg in MMA History Brazilian mixed martial arts champion Anderson Silva suffered a serious leg break against undefeated opponent Chris Weidman. Silva was rushed to the hospital immediately and underwent surgery to correct the break. He returned to the ring the next year, but his career was soon mired in scandal when he tested positive for steroids. 4. Sa Jae-hyouk’s Dislocated Elbow South Korean weightlifting champion Sa Jae-hyouk tragically dislocated his elbow at the 2012 Summer Olympics, forcing him to withdraw from the games. 1 Like 1 Share

5. Clint Malarchuk’s Slit Throat Clint Malarchuk of the Buffalo Sabres would have died were it not for the quick thinking of trainer Jim Pizzutelli. After taking an ice skate blade to the throat, Malarchuk’s neck began spewing blood onto the ice, horrifying spectators and television audiences. Pizzutelli, a Vietnam veteran and former U.S. Army medic, shoved his fingers into the wound, clinching shut the open artery. Malarchuk stood on his own two feet and left the arena with Pizzutelli’s support, apparently believing he was doomed to die. “My only concern,” Malarchuk said, “was getting off the ice so that my mother, who was watching the game back home on TV, wouldn’t have to see me bleed to death.“ 6. This Bullfighter Getting Gored In The Gonads Spain: home of delicious food, mid-day naps, and the killing of animals for sport. But however you feel about the controversial practice of bullfighting, we can all agree that getting gored by one in the tender areas can’t feel nice. The pictured fighter is Jose Tomas, who miraculously survived the encounter. 7. Kevin Ware’s Protruding Shin Speaking of leg fractures, college basketball’s Kevin Ware suffered a compound fracture in his right leg while playing for Louisville against Duke University. The protruding fracture noticeably disturbed players and coaches on both teams, but Ware repeatedly told Louisville players to “just win the game!” He was taken to a hospital and underwent emergency surgery while his team honored his request and beat Duke 85–63. 8. Djibril Cisse’s Horrifying Tibia Fracture Even Terry Butcher would be out of commission after a leg fracture like this. French striker Djibril Cisse broke his leg just ten minutes into a World Cup warm- up match with China, knocking him out of the rest of the tournament. 1 Like 3 Shares

9. Eduardo Da Silva’s Misstep Eduardo Da Silva suffered a broken fibula and a dislocated ankle in a match against Birmingham City. The injury was deemed so disturbing that Sky Sports decided not to show replays of the incident. Da Silva made a full recovery and has most recently played for Croatia’s 2014 World Cup team. 10. Paul George’s Cringe-Worthy Compound Fracture Television viewers were shocked when NBA favorite Paul George snapped his leg at the shin during a scrimmage game in Las Vegas. He was considered a shoe-in for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup roster, but the horrific injury took him out of the running. He returned with a vengeance a year later, scoring 13 points in 15 minutes and leading the Indiana Pacers to victory over the Miami Heat. 11. Benny Paret Gets Beaten Into A Coma Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me? Tell that to welterweight champion Benny Paret, whose insults to challenger Emile Griffith earned him a beating so relentless, he slipped into a coma and died ten days later. Who needs sticks and stones when you’ve got blind rage and hands like concrete blocks? 12. Paulo Diogo’s Missing Ring Finger When climbing or jumping on something, it’s probably best to remove any rings you might be wearing. Otherwise you could end up like Swiss footballer Paulo Diogo, whose wedding ring got caught in a fence he was climbing while celebrating a goal. When Diogo jumped down, his ring – and his finger – stayed put. 1 Share