LAS VEGAS – UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva had his license revoked through Jan. 1, 2012, and was fined $33,750 following his
admission to the Nevada State Athletic Commission that he knowingly used
steroids and provided a synthetic urine sample in his pre-UFC 125 drug
screen. The result of his unanimous-decision win over Vera was also overturned to a “no contest.”
Silva waived his right for an attorney and additional time to prepare a
defense in favor of a speedy ruling at Thursday’s NSAC monthly meeting.
“I’m here just to tell the truth,” Silva said.