Brazilian Antonio “Pezão” Silva is close to taking a big step in his career. According to the MMA Weekly website, the Brazilian's fight, at EliteXC, on July 26th, broadcast live on the CBS network throughout the United States, will be valid for the organization's heavyweight title.
Three fighters are being considered as the black belt's opponent Roy Nelson, Sergei Kharitonov and Dave Herman. See the Elite XC card below on July 26th, which will be the second live broadcast event on CBS.
Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith (for EliteXC middleweight title)
Jake Shields vs. Nick Thompson (for EliteXC welterweight title)
Antonio Silva vs. TBA (for Elite XC heavyweight title)
Thomas Denny vs. Nick Diaz
Shayna Baszler vs. TBA
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