Thiago Santos fought Jon Jones with ACLs, MCL, PCL and torn menisci

Thiago Santos fought Jon Jones with ACLs, MCL, PCL and torn menisci

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Thiago Santos fought during most of the main event of UFC 239, his mobility being severely compromised due to a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament ( MCL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and meniscus of the left knee.

Santos fought light heavyweight champion Jones at the T-Mobile Arena during the Saturday's pay-per-view action battle in Las Vegas. "Marreta" lost to Jones following a split decision after suffering a knee injury in the first round of the five-round bout. This is the first time in Jones' career that a judge has entered a fight for his opponent.

At the post-fight press conference of the event, Santos revealed that he felt that his knee was giving way at the end of the first round. Several times during the rest of the fight, Santos' knee gave his difficulty, but the Brazilian fought and almost won the 205-pound champion title.

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The Brazilian newspaper Combate first announced the news of Santos' injuries and its director, Alex Davis, confirmed the news on Monday to several media outlets. The 35-year-old will probably be away for an extended period.

"I fought for four rounds in the South Paw position, unable to move as I usually do, unable to throw the shots that I usually throw. I did not shock the world because of these circumstances, but I did what I could do under those conditions and I am satisfied, "Santos said at the press conference after the fight.