Anderson Silva Rushed to Hospital – Medical EMERGENCY SHOCKING UPDATE
By Sean Farrell
Shocking news in the MMA world broke today. Former UFC middleweight champion and pound for pound king Anderson Silva was reportedly rushed to a hospital Monday morning in Rio de Janeiro, following a training session at X-Gym.
The incident is not expected to jeopardize his anticipated return to the Octagon against Nick Diaz at UFC 183 on Jan. 31 but the news is still worrying.
Silva reportedly felt severe back pain while trying to stand up after jiu-jitsu training. He was rushed to a hospital after he could no longer feel his legs.
Silva was cleared and released from the hospital on Tuesday morning.
Dr. Marcio Tannure, the medical director of the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission, told Combate that Silva suffered from severe lower back pain.
“He felt a severe pain because of the contracture,” Dr. Tannure said. “It really hurts a lot, but it won’t change anything in terms of training. The issue he had explains the pain, but won’t get him sidelined or even cancel the bout.”
If he suffers no further setbacks, Silva will face Diaz in a five-round, middleweight headliner on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada.