Telegraf: Ilić broke his leg. "I didn't feel it until I jumped over the cage for Forgija"
Aleksandar Ilić, after knocking out Miran Fabjan in just 24 seconds during FNC 27, suffered a leg fracture but celebrated his victory exuberantly despite the injury.
Aleksandar Ilić made headlines at the FNC 27 event in Munich by knocking out rival Miran Fabjan merely 24 seconds into the first round. While securing a monumental victory, Ilić unfortunately sustained a leg fracture during the match. His striking performance allowed him to achieve a stunning comeback, avenging a previous loss to Fabjan from 2024. After delivering a potent counter-attack that floored Fabjan, Ilić quickly finished the fight with a series of powerful strikes.
Following the bout, despite the evident discomfort due to his leg injury, Ilić's spirits were high as he celebrated his win. The Telegraf team gained access to Ilić's locker room and confirmed his injury, but the fighter remained undeterred and engaged in celebrating his triumph. Medical personnel promptly attended to him, indicating the severity of the injury, yet it did not dampen his enthusiasm in the immediate aftermath of the fight.
Ilić reflected on the injury in a post-fight comment, expressing that he was unaware of the severity until he jumped over the cage to make a statement to his supporters. He acknowledged the backing from his fans, particularly mentioning Forgija and Soldić, who had faith in him. This incident highlights not only Ilić's resilience and determination but also the intense physical demands placed on fighters in combat sports underlined by the risks of injury, even in victorious moments.