NSAC exec: UFC 112’s Anderson Silva not guilty of breaking rules, license not in danger

The controversy over UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s performance against Demian Maia this past Saturday at UFC 112 continues to evolve.

In a new twist to the outcry, reports have suggested Silva is in violation of athletic commission statutes for his bizarre in-cage behavior and apparent refusal to engage Maia during the five-round title fight – and that it could prompt a license denial in states such as Nevada.

On scorecards, Silva pitched a shutout with scores of 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46. Many fans, however, feel he failed his obligation to put on a fair fight when he spent its last three rounds shuffling away from Maia.


The controversy over UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s performance against Demian Maia this past Saturday at UFC 112 continues to evolve.

In a new twist to the outcry, reports have suggested Silva is in violation of athletic commission statutes for his bizarre in-cage behavior and apparent refusal to engage Maia during the five-round title fight – and that it could prompt a license denial in states such as Nevada.

On scorecards, Silva pitched a shutout with scores of 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46. Many fans, however, feel he failed his obligation to put on a fair fight when he spent its last three rounds shuffling away from Maia.