Five fighters were rushed to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after UFC Vegas 112 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 13, 2025, according to officials cited by MMAmania.com. The group included Giga Chikadze, Kennedy Nzechukwu, Marcus Buchecha, Sean Sharaf, and Tereza Bleda.
Chikadze (15-6) underwent a precautionary CT scan of the head and face following a brutal knockout loss to Kevin Vallejos in the co-main event. It marked the first time Chikadze has been knocked out in his career, and the 37-year-old veteran now sports a three-fight losing streak; his chances of remaining in the Top 15 rankings appear uncertain.
Buchecha and Nzechukwu were transported for precautionary CT scans after their heavyweight clash ended in a draw. Buchecha, who now stands at 5-2-1 in the UFC, has struggled to meet early expectations, having lost his UFC debut and later drawing this fight in a confrontation many fans would rather forget. Nzechukwu, 14-6-1, began his heavyweight tenure with two knockout wins but has hit a difficult stretch, including a 54-second stoppage in his previous outing before the draw on Saturday.
Sean Sharaf, a 32-year-old heavyweight, also went to the hospital for a precautionary CT scan after a pounding by UFC newcomer Steven Asplund. Sharaf has now dropped both of his UFC appearances, with finishes in each.
Tereza Bleda (7-2) was taken for a knee scan in addition to the head-and-face CT, following a first-round knockout by Jamey-Lyn Horth. Bleda had been returning from an 18-month injury layoff and is now 1-2 inside the Octagon; the scan results will determine her immediate plans.
Details from the scans were not immediately released.
It is common for UFC to transport fighters to hospitals for precautionary testing, especially after hard three-round battles or severe knockouts. Updates on the fighters’ health will be provided by MMAmania.com as they become available.
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