After the piston like high kick, Rousey was forced to visit a Melbourne hospital to rule out concussion, treat a split lip, and undergo plastic surgery to correct her facial injuries.
Mixed Martial Arts physician, Dr. Weinstein compared the severity of the blow to that of "a car accident or a hammer to the head" and explained that Rousey "needs to recover" and that "if she rushes back, she could have permanent brain damage."
Despite Rousey's injuries, some celebs (and regular folks) have condemned the UFC fighter for not touching gloves with her opponent before the match:
