Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva was reportedly rushed to a hospital on Monday after feeling severe pain in his back in training.

According to Combate.com, Silva experienced severe back pain while doing jiu-jitsu training and the Brazilian mixed martial arts superstar reportedly asked his staff to bring him to a hospital, saying that he could no longer feel his legs at that point.

Bloody Elbow reported that the 39-year-old underwent several tests, including MRI and CT scans, which revealed no significant damage in his back. Sources indicated that Silva just suffered lumbago and was immediately released from the hospital on Tuesday morning.

Contrary to speculation, reports indicated that the incident won't force Silva to delay his return to the Octagon, and that his comeback fight against Nick Diaz at UFC 183 on Jan. 31 will push through barring any major setback in his recovery from his leg injury.

"It really was a shock," Dr. Marcio Tannure, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission medical director, said. "He felt a sharp pain because of contracture. It hurts a lot, really, but it will not change anything in terms of training. The problem he had justified the pain, but it will not result in a withdrawal or cancellation of the fight."

Silva has not fought since suffering a gruesome leg injury during his second fight against reigning UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in December last year.

Silva underwent major surgery to repair a broken tibia and fibula in his left leg, which put his UFC career in serious jeopardy based on the extent of the injury.

But after working hard in his rehab, Silva, who is aiming to get another rematch against Weidman next year, is now back and is already training for his return bout against Diaz. In fact, he revealed late last month that he signed a new 15-fight deal with UFC, which will take in effect after his UFC 183 fight.

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