Shocking "Even if I smashed my jawbone, I earned 100 million." UFC star says, "You can eat soup" in ambulance... "I'm happy to have a pretty girlfriend"

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British mixed martial arts fighter Harry Hardwick (31) delivered a positive update in an ambulance even though he suffered a serious injury during a UFC fight that shattered his jawbone.

Britain's "The Sun" reported on the 15th (Korea Standard Time) that "Hardwick from Middlesbrough was rushed to the hospital after fracturing his jawbone after colliding with Marwan Lahiki on the UFC Vegas 114 main card early Sunday morning."

The two fought a fierce battle. Hardwick, the former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, was devastated by a huge left-handed hook from Lahiki with just over three minutes left in the second round. Despite allowing several strong follow-ups that followed, Hardwick somehow managed to withstand the onslaught without collapsing.

The media said, "But his jaw was already shattered by the hammer-like opponent's left-hand hook. Hardwick, who only realized the injury after the round, told his team members in the corner during the break that he had "broken his jaw." In the end, Hardwick won his second consecutive game at the Octagon, as his team verbally declared withdrawal with a towel throw.

Hardwick, who was examined by UFC medical staff and transported by ambulance after the match, did not lose his positive attitude. Although he may have been in danger of being released from the world's best mixed martial arts organization due to his losing streak, he left a message to fans as his girlfriend watched.

Hardwick said, "Guys, I'm fine. My jaw is definitely broken, but it's fine. I like soup, smoothies, milkshakes, energy drinks, but I can keep eating all these things," he said, showing his unique delight. "Life is good. There is nothing to complain about my situation. I have an amazing and beautiful girlfriend, a nice house and family. No one needs to be sad because of me," he added.

Meanwhile, Hardwick's pain is expected to be consoled to some extent by winning the "Fight of the Night" bonus. In exchange for a fierce competition, he will receive an additional $100,000 (about 150 million won) in bonuses in addition to the participation allowance.

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