The recent season finale of the Professional Fighters League featured a series of stunning finishes. However, one of the night’s match ups reportedly ended in a fighter being hospitalized.
Heavyweights Muhammed De’Reese and LeRoy Johnson faced off at the recent event. De’Reese struck his opponent in the head with a vicious knee that sent the fighter to the canvas.
Johnson was rendered unconscious for several minutes. Taking to Twitter, the fighter’s manager has since revealed that Johnson was rushed to the hospital.
“For those wondering about LeRoy Johnson, here’s the update I have. had emergency surgery for a vertebrae that slipped out of place & a 2nd surgery for high blood pressure issues. Has feeling in arms and legs. PFL flying his fiancé to Philly to be with him. Thats all I know now”
For those wondering about LeRoy Johnson, here’s the update I have. had emergency surgery for a vertebrae that slipped out of place & a 2nd surgery for high blood pressure issues. Has feeling in arms and legs. PFL flying his fiancé to Philly to be with him. Thats all I know now
— Daniel Rubenstein (@dannyrube) August 31, 2018
