In a text to ESPN, Diaz seemed to say that the fight with Masvidal was never locked in on his end. The overturned result means that Silva is without a win since 2012, and considering he faces a long-term ban from competing, UFC 183 might have been the last time we'll ever see the 39-year-old compete in MMA. Silva could address the commission at its Feb. 17 meeting, but does not have to address the commission that soon. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.

I'm not a hard guy to find. Anderson Silva's victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183 will be switched to a "no contest", according to NSAC director Bob Bennett. If anybody wants to fight me they know where to find me. Update: The original headline was "Anderson Silva's win over Nick Diaz switched to a no contest," based on comments made by NAC (title) Bob Bennett to Brazil's Globo.We have changed it … I don’t know if he will receive the win bonus after this change. That's UFC's call, but a percentage of his purse will be held because of this episode. The Spider is now staring down the barrell of a hefty fine as well as a lengthy ban from competing inside the Octagon.Also, Bennett's comments also imply that the UFC might revoke his lucrative win bonus which is estimated to be around $200,000. Diaz’s loss to Silva was later ruled a no contest when both fighters failed drug tests related to the UFC 183 contest.

After an impressive win against Nick Diaz at UFC 183, the UFC announced that the former long term champion had tested positive for two performance enhancing drugs in his Jan 9th pre-fight drug test. NSAC executive director Bob Bennett broke the news to Brazilian outlet Fohla: “It will be ruled a NC (no contest).

Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. That is inaccurate. Anderson Silva's victory against Nick Diaz will likely be stripped from the record books. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency also suspended him for failing to reveal his whereabouts as required by the agency which oversees the UFC’s anti-doping program. That's UFC's call, but a percentage of his purse will be held because of this episode.'. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. He has twenty days from the written notice of his positive drug test in which to respond. Why is Jorge Masvidal campaigning for President Donald Trump? In the meantime, while the situation plays out, UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Silva will remain as a head coach on the fourth installment of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, which is currently in production in Las Vegas. The UFC 183 headlining bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz has not been ruled a no-contest..

The UFC 183 headlining bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz has not been ruled a no-contest.

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That’s UFC’s call, but a percentage of his purse will be held because of this episode.”. Silva’s sample showed steroid metabolites. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Video of the first confrontation between Khabib and Poirier leading up to title fight, Justin Bieber gets a new opponent for his MMA fight, Donald Cerrone gives an update on his eye injury, Two kicks to the head on the ground… One of the toughest Knockouts of 2019, Nate Diaz Has Second Thoughts About His Second Fight with Conor McGregor, Every Man Should Listen To The Arnold Schwarzenegger Interview With Tim Ferriss. While Silva adamantly denies any wrong doing NAC executive director Bob Bennett predicts that Silva's victory will likely be overturned at the next commission hearing. Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz Has Not Been Ruled a No-Contest… Yet

The UFC 183 headlining bout between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz has not been ruled a no-contest.

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This comes after it emerged that Silva tested positive for drostanolone metabolites, a form of steroids, from a pre-fight test which took place on January 9. I don't know if he will receive the win bonus after this change.

The MMA world pricked up its ears when UFC President Dana White confirmed that the return of Nick Diaz was on the horizon.

Anderson Silva’s Win Over Nick Diaz at UFC 183 Ruled No Contest By NSAC Because of Drugs . I don't know if he will receive the win bonus after this change. Come get some. If that happens, the soonest Silva would have a full hearing would be at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in March, which has yet to be scheduled.

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"I think it's rude of the UFC to try and lowball me and expect me to negotiate a deal while I'm training for a fight," Diaz said in that text message. I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of outlets. Articles. One of the last bastions of hope in MMA, Anderson Silva’s legendary status will be forever tarnished by a No Contest due to illegal substances in what was likely his last performance in the Octagon.

We have changed it to reflect clarifications from the NAC. Wow, what a shame.

There were several reports on Friday indicating that the bout result had already been changed from a unanimous-decision victory  for Silva and instead recorded as a no-contest result. The card consisted of eleven bouts, with six televised live on pay-per-view, four preliminary bouts on FX, and one on Facebook. I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of.

> SEE ALSO: Anderson Silva Speaks Out, Proclaims Innocence. That is inaccurate.

", "I have a lot going on trying to manage a few different businesses. ", I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. Once Silva’s case is presented to the commission, its five members would then determine Silva’s fate and make a determination on the result of the bout. "When mates are texting 'Are you alright? ", "I'll fight if they can be more reasonable, but, really, I didn't even talk about what it would or could [take]. In light of the failed drugs test, the bout result will now be changed to a no contest which could have massive financial repercussions for Silva.

To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. January 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Silva has denied ever taking drostanolone and androstane in a statement through Ed Soares, but he will have to face the NSAC at a disciplinary hearing sometime in March or April. That’s UFC’s call, but a percentage of his purse will be held because of this episode.” Wow, what a shame. You may opt-out by. "As soon as I am in a good place with what I'm working on and things look the way it should, I'll be happy to give the fans what they need,” Diaz said in his text to ESPN.

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That excitement faded when Diaz said he had not agreed to fight Jorge Masvidal. "Unless something happened since Tuesday, which is very possible, it’s on.”. I don’t know if he will receive the win bonus after this change. Bennett confirmed the news that we all expected to Brazilian newspaper Folha. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Silva is currently under a temporary suspension until he has a disciplinary hearing before the Nevada Athletic Commission, according to Bennett. The NAC holds jurisdiction over the sanctioning of the bout, which took place on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas. "It's not gonna go down like that. View Silva vs. Diaz fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. There aren't any fights for me until someone stands out.

I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images), “As far as I know sitting right here right now, that fight’s on,” UFC President Dana White said earlier this month at the UFC 231 post-fight press conference in Toronto. That's why Silva vs. Diaz didn't make much sense, other than it being the showcase fight it was for Silva. Speaking to Brazilian newspaper Folha Bennett said : 'Yes, it will be ruled a NC (no contest). Yes, it will be ruled a NC (no contest). They are the one's tripping. Stay tuned to Bloody Elbow for more news and updates as this story continues to unfold.

The NSAC tested Silva for banned substances on Jan. 9th, but only received the results of the failed test the day after the mammoth pay-per-view (PPV).

Anderson Silva's victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183 will be switched to a "no contest", according to NSAC director Bob Bennett. That's how I feel.". NSAC executive director Bob Bennett broke the news to Brazilian outlet Fohla: “It will be ruled a NC (no contest). There were several reports on Friday indicating that the bout result had already been changed from a unanimous-decision victory for Silva and instead recorded as a no-contest result.