Anderson Silva's victory over Nick Diaz will be annulled, according to newspaper

Director of the Nevada Athletic Commission revealed information in an interview with "Folha de S.Paulo"

A. Silva (right) beat N. Diaz (left) in a unanimous decision by the judges at UFC 183. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

A. Silva (right) beat N. Diaz (left) in a unanimous decision by the judges at UFC 183. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

With a record of 34 wins and six losses in professional MMA, the former middleweight champion Anderson Silva he should add the first “No Contest” to his record soon.

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At least that's what Bob Bennett, director of the Nevada Athletic Commission, says. In an interview with the newspaper “Folha de S. Paulo”, Bennett said that Spider's victory over Nick Diaz at UFC 183 will be nullified. “Yes, (the result of the fight) will be changed to 'No Contest'”, the director told the publication.

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The trial of the case of Anderson Silva will be, in which possible sanctions that will apply to the Brazilian will be defined, is scheduled for February 17th, in a hearing at the Nevada Athletic Commission, which will also be attended by Nick Diaz – caught for using marijuana.

At the moment, Anderson and his team are awaiting the results of the retest of the exam, which took place on January 9th. In his only public statement, the fighter claimed innocence in the episode, said he was a defender of clean sport and promised to “fight to clear his name”.

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