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Lina Lansberg looked like something straight out of a horror movie after UFC London war

Published 13:53 20 Mar 2017 GMT

Darragh Murphy
Lina Lansberg looked like something straight out of a horror movie after UFC London war

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Lina Lansberg's start to UFC life has not been what you would call painless.

After displaying incredible courage in even accepting a bout against Cris Cyborg, the most ferocious woman walking the planet, in her native Brazil, Lansberg was given what was supposed to be a more routine outing for her second appearance in the Octagon. And while Lansberg's hand may have been raised on Saturday night, when she claimed a second unanimous decision against Lucie Pudilova, it was not without difficulty. The Swedish bantamweight engaged in a brutal and bloody rematch with Pudilova in the first fight of the night at UFC London, claiming a razor-close but unanimous decision in the O2 Arena. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/843160004945371136 There was nothing but respect after the fight, with Lansberg raising her opponents hand to show her admiration for Pudilova's efforts. "It was a tough fight but I’m feeling fine," Lansberg said. "I’ve fought her before so I was expecting it to be another tough fight. She lost the first fight so I knew she wanted to come after me. I’m really happy that I got the win though." https://twitter.com/UFCEurope/status/843164055388938240 And in the moments following the victory, Lansberg didn't exactly look like a winner as she was transported to hospital. The hard-as-nails Swede was almost unrecognisable as she thanked her fans over the blaring siren of her ambulance. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRykfUalIdL/?taken-by=linalansberg&hl=en The price these fighters pay for glory never ceases to amaze us.

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