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MRI Reveals Multiple Torn Ligaments in Thiago Santos’ Left Knee After UFC 239 Bout

In hindsight, Thiago Santos’ performance at UFC 239 seems even more gritty than it did in real time.

The Brazilian light heavyweight underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a torn ACL, MCL, PCL and meniscus on the fighter’s left knee, according to a report from Combate . Santos appeared to be compromised early in the fight, but he nonetheless went the distance against Jon Jones, losing a split decision in Saturday’s main event at the T-Mobile Arena.

Santos is likely to be out for at least eight months, if not longer.