Steveson\u2019s heavyweight bout with Hugo Lezama closed out a 10-fight card of MMA action, and one of the night\u2019s earlier matchups saw Renzo Aldave step into the cage to make his professional MMA debut opposite Hector Negroe. <\/p>\n
Hector Negroe Breaks Leg After Throwing Kick<\/p>\n
After making his debut in 2022, Peru\u2019s Aldave closed out a perfect 7-0 amateur career in 2024 when he won the IMMAF heavyweight tournament with a split decision over Nicollas Santos. <\/p>\n
READ MORE: Undefeated UFC Finishing Machine Gets New Opponent in Late-Notice Change to UFC 326<\/a><\/p>\n It was a year and half after that victory before Aldave stepped into the cage for his professional debut at MFL 3 against Negroe, who was returning to action for the first time in nearly four years. \u201cDinamita\u201d won his professional debut via third-round TKO in 2021 before he was submitted in the first round of his sophomore outing the following year. <\/p>\n Neither Aldave nor Negroe really got a chance to shake off any ring rust at MFL 3, as their heavyweight clash unfortunately ended in just 57 seconds after \u201cEl Cachorrote\u201d checked a leg kick from his opponent and inadvertently broke Negroe\u2019s shin. <\/p>\n Nasty Injury Reminiscent Of Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva 2<\/p>\n Negroe initially tried to return to his stance and plant on the injured leg before falling to the canvas, and Aldave quickly realized his opponent was done and was able to refrain from diving in with any follow-up punches on the ground. <\/p>\n READ MORE: UFC Knockout Artist Demands Opponent Sign Contract for “Fight of the Year”<\/a><\/p>\n The gruesome injury will undoubtedly remind longtime MMA fans of the main event for UFC 168, which saw UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva break his leg in similar fashion when he met Chris Weidman in an immediate rematch<\/a> to try and reclaim the UFC\u2019s middleweight belt. <\/p>\n Anderson Silva (blue gloves) breaks his leg on a kick to Chris Weidman (red gloves) during their UFC middleweight championship bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n![\"Anderson](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01khxsn1b5w09w1c8tbx.jpg\" "\\"Anderson")
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