Mixed martial arts fighter Joe Riggs has been ruled out of his first Ultimate Fighting Championship bout since 2006 after accidentally shooting himself Monday night.
“We were made aware that newly-signed UFC competitor Joe Riggs was involved in an unfortunate accident last night,” the UFC said in a statement. “While cleaning his permitted firearm (a pistol), the gun discharged, injuring his hand and upper thigh. Riggs was transported to a nearby hospital in Arizona where he is being treated by physicians. We wish Joe a speedy recovery.”
Riggs was expected to fight Paulo Thiago in September and another fighter has already verbally agreed to step in to replace him, according to the UFC.
If you can’t play hurt, you can’t play. Rub some dirt in and get back in the game, kid.
I thought this was supposed to be an extreme sport - walk it off.
In fact, bring the gun next time, step up your game a bit.
maybe that brain scientist (whatever that means) who was waving his assault rifle around the airport while waiting for a family member to arrive could use his massive intelligence to devise an herbal potion that would instantly cure this fallen hero. By the way what did the UFC evolve from, the movie Gladiator?
There should be a similar rule in politics. Democrats would just run unopposed.
Just last week, I saw a couple of dummies about ready to duke it out at the gas station, over whose boat was obstructing which gas pump. Mother F bombs were dropping, fingers were flying high and all I could think was to hope neither dipstick had a gun. It’s getting to where you can’t even enjoy a good dummy throw-down any more.
Nice salesmanship by the NRA, when even a champion MMA fighter doesn’t feel badass enough without a pistol.