UFC featherweight
Charles Oliveira has been released from hospital following his scary injury in the main event of UFC Saskatoon.
During the first round of the UFC Saskatoon main event,
Charles Oliveira pushed himself up the Octagon cage, touched his shoulder/neck region, and quickly informed the referee and cage-side medic: "I can't feel my body." It was a disastrous conclusion to an exciting main event, yet one that thankfully did not lead to any major injuries, as it appears the featherweight has been released from hospital following a series of tests.
According to MMAFighitng.com, Oliveira was put through tests on his neck, chest and throat, all of which came back negative and free of "major injuries." Given that some suspected that Oliviera may have suffered an esophageal tear, the results were a relief.
The UFC released a statement on Oliveira, which can be read below.
"UFC featherweight
Charles Oliveira has been released from medical care in Saskatoon today and will be traveling home tomorrow. Preliminary test results for major chest, neck or throat injuries were negative and Oliveira will have a follow up appointment with his local physician upon returning home. Oliveira is in good spirits and appreciates the support he's received from his fans during this time."