UFC’s Thiago Santos shares brutal update on injuries suffered in loss to Jon Jones

Thiago Santos suffered some painful knee injuries early in his light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 239 but was still able to go the full five rounds before losing via split decision.

An MRI after the fight showed that he tore his the ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus in his left knee. He also re-injured his right knee and underwent surgery on both knees days after UFC 239.

Santos shared a brutal update this week on his recovery, saying he is in a wheelchair a lot, he can’t sleep or eat correctly because of the medications that he’s on, and the he fears going to the bathroom because the walk is so painful:

It’s been 7 days since the surgeries on my knees. I must admit, these days are tough, filled with a lot of pain. I can’t sleep or eat properly due to the medications. I even fear using the bathroom because the walk there is a battle. Thank God the pain is subsiding. pic.twitter.com/2oD39DEsvN

— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) July 25, 2019

Jones saw this update and tweeted his support:

Remember God gives his toughest battles to his toughest soldiers. Life is all about perspective. Use this time wisely, I have no doubt you will. Handle this adversity with your head high, never know who you’re inspiring. God Speed https://t.co/WvtHkrzeDx

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 25, 2019

Fighters are incredibly brave and strong people and this is just more proof of that. The next time you think of booing during a fight, just don’t.