After examinations, doctors rule out a serious knee injury to Anderson Silva

Anderson did not suffer another leg fracture in the UFC 237. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc

Of evils, the least! The suspicion was that Anderson Silva had suffered a serious knee injury in the fight against Jared Cannonier. However, the medical examinations carried out after the UFC 237 ruled out any fracture or injury to joint ligaments.

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Shortly after the event, held last Saturday (11), in Rio de Janeiro, doctors from the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) ruled out any type of fracture. The Spider team, however, still suspected a ruptured knee ligament. But, according to a report on the MMA Fighting website, an MRI showed that his ligaments are in perfect condition.

Thereby, Anderson Silva You will only need to undergo physiotherapy to return to normal physical activities in training.

Greatest champion in UFC middleweight history, Anderson Silva, 44 years old, is not living his best days. Spider, who has a record of 34 wins, 10 losses and a No Contest, has lost six of his last eight fights.

Right after the UFC 237, when he left the octagon with the help of doctors, unable to put his leg on the ground, Anderson released a statement via Instagram saying 'Pain is your friend. It shows that you are not dead yet'.