Graphic: And this, kids, is why you don’t put your toes in the cage in an MMA fight

Herbert Burns picked up a quick submission victory at UFC 250 and learned a valuable lesson in the process.

Whatever you do, don’t stick your toes through the fence.

Fighting in a smaller-than-normal 25-foot cage at the UFC Apex, Burns (11-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) got his foot stuck in the fence in the midst of his final fight-clinching takedown.

Shortly after submitting opponent Evan Dunham, Burns noticed the injury and began hopping around – so much so that UFC broadcast analyst Joe Rogan pointed it out.

“It looks like Herbert hurt himself,” Rogan said. “Something was injured along the way …”

After some technical difficulties on the broadcast, Rogan followed up with Burns to ask him about the injury.

“My foot is really bleeding,” Burns said. “I think when I tried to push him against the cage, my left foot went through the cage and caused a huge cut here. I’m bleeding, but I’ll be fine.”

A “huge cut” is an accurate assessment. UFC physician Greg Hsu posted two images of Burns’ foot, which required stitches as a result.

Check out Dr. Greg Hsu’s side-by-side images of Burns’ foot before and after treatment – but do so at your own risk!

Warning: It’s graphic.

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