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Brandon Vera Pulls Out of Heated Rematch with Thiago Silva Due to Injury

Vera can’t stand to even look at that “Juice Monkey“. (Pic: MMAFighting.com)

The report we filed two days ago on the Brandon Vera-Thiago Silva grudge match is already woefully out of date. According to “The Truth”, he was so eager to ‘welcome’ Silva back to the Octagon that he jumped the gun and accepted the rematch before discussing the bout with his coaches or doctors. A consultation with his physician revealed that he wouldn’t be recovered from an injury in time for the May 15th fight.

The bad blood stems back to their UFC 125 bout. Silva showed incredible disrespect toward Vera, bitch slapping him repeatedly before playing him like a pair of bloody bongos. The humiliating loss earned Vera his walking papers, at least until he was un-fired when Silva’s post-fight urine sample tested positive for steroids.

Silva eventually copped to ‘roiding and was himself slapped with a hefty fine and one-year suspension. The rematch with Vera, scheduled to go down on the UFC on FX 3 card, would have been his first fight back from that suspension. Following a successful nose transplant, Vera rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Eliott Marshall at UFC 137, but he’ll now spend a little more time on the sidelines. Zuffa is currently looking for an alternate dance partner for the Brazilian.

 

Vera can’t stand to even look at that “Juice Monkey“.  (Pic: MMAFighting.com)

The report we filed two days ago on the Brandon Vera-Thiago Silva grudge match is already woefully out of date. According to “The Truth”, he was so eager to ‘welcome’ Silva back to the Octagon that he jumped the gun and accepted the rematch before discussing the bout with his coaches or doctors. A consultation with his physician revealed that he wouldn’t be recovered from an injury in time for the May 15th fight.

The bad blood stems back to their UFC 125 bout. Silva showed incredible disrespect toward Vera, bitch slapping him repeatedly before playing him like a pair of bloody bongos. The humiliating loss earned Vera his walking papers, at least until he was un-fired when Silva’s post-fight urine sample tested positive for steroids.

Silva eventually copped to ‘roiding and was himself slapped with a hefty fine and one-year suspension. The rematch with Vera, scheduled to go down on the UFC on FX 3 card, would have been his first fight back from that suspension. Following a successful nose transplant, Vera rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Eliott Marshall at UFC 137, but he’ll now spend a little more time on the sidelines. Zuffa is currently looking for an alternate dance partner for the Brazilian.

 

UFC Booking Alert: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson @ UFC on FOX 3, Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva Rematch @ UFC on FX 3

(Dude. Don’t even get me started about mustard water. / Props: hypeordie)

After knocking out Christian Morecraft at UFC on FX 1 last month, Pat Barry has booked his next fight. The heavyweight kickboxer will face Lavar Johnson on the main card of UFC on FOX 3, May 5th in New Jersey, which will officially be headlined by a five-round lightweight contest between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller.

Lavar Johnson scored the Knockout of the Night during last weekend’s UFC on FOX 2 card, by smashing Joey Beltran in the first round of their preliminary card meeting. The win snapped a two-fight losing streak that Johnson had carried over from his stint in Strikeforce. His upcoming scrap with Barry seems like a way for the UFC to guarantee some much-needed excitement for their next FOX broadcast. As for Barry, it’s an opportunity to bump his UFC record over .500 and secure back-to-back victories for the first time in his UFC career.

In other May booking news…


(Dude. Don’t even get me started about mustard water. / Props: hypeordie)

After knocking out Christian Morecraft at UFC on FX 1 last month, Pat Barry has booked his next fight. The heavyweight kickboxer will face Lavar Johnson on the main card of UFC on FOX 3, May 5th in New Jersey, which will officially be headlined by a five-round lightweight contest between Nate Diaz and Jim Miller.

Lavar Johnson scored the Knockout of the Night during last weekend’s UFC on FOX 2 card, by smashing Joey Beltran in the first round of their preliminary card meeting. The win snapped a two-fight losing streak that Johnson had carried over from his stint in Strikeforce. His upcoming scrap with Barry seems like a way for the UFC to guarantee some much-needed excitement for their next FOX broadcast. As for Barry, it’s an opportunity to bump his UFC record over .500 and secure back-to-back victories for the first time in his UFC career.

In other May booking news…

The UFC has confirmed that their third FX card will take place May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia, and will feature a light-heavyweight rematch between Brandon Vera and Thiago Silva. Their first meeting in January 2011 was originally a unanimous decision win for Silva, until he popped positive for a urine adulterant and the fight was changed to a no-contest; Silva later admitted to using prohibited “injections” to treat a back injury he had suffered before the fight. This will be Silva’s first match since coming back from a one-year suspension, while Vera scored a follow-up decision win over Eliot Marshall in October.

UFC on FX 3 will also host a middleweight match between Tom Lawlor and Jason MacDonald.

The Road to Redemption: Potential Return Fights for Thiago Silva

Following a failed drug test at UFC 125 last year, Thiago Silva has been shelved with a suspension for the last year. Luckily for him, January has again come, and his suspension is finished.With the UFC putting on at least two events per month, Silva h…

Following a failed drug test at UFC 125 last year, Thiago Silva has been shelved with a suspension for the last year. Luckily for him, January has again come, and his suspension is finished.

With the UFC putting on at least two events per month, Silva has all sorts of opportunities to come back whenever he is ready to fight. There are many fights that Silva can take, but there is much concern that he will suffer from ring rust. Assuming that he is like Rashad Evans and shows that ring rust is just another excuse, the question on everyone’s mind is, who will he fight in his comeback?

The light heavyweight division is one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC, and it is obvious that there will be plenty of options for Thiago Silva when he does receive his comeback fight.

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4 Fighters Dan Henderson Could Face to Remain in Title Contention

Although Dana White recently stated Rashad Evans would get a title shot with a win over Phil Davis, one man who is not far behind is Dan Henderson. Henderson has won his last four fights, which includes victories over Fedor Emeliane…

Although Dana White recently stated Rashad Evans would get a title shot with a win over Phil Davis, one man who is not far behind is Dan Henderson. 

Henderson has won his last four fights, which includes victories over Fedor Emelianenko and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. 

Henderson is one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history winning titles in Pride and Strikeforce. 

Although he has a UFC Tournament victory to his credit, Henderson is 0-2 in UFC title matches. 

Henderson is currently without an opponent, but is looking to remain in title contention. 

Here is a list of fights he could take to do just that. 

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MMA Monday Headlines With A Softer Looking Cris “Cyborg” Santos

Following her positive steroid test, Cris “Cyborg” Santos (pictured [above] looking pretty hot, a few years back) released an explanation and apology involving her use of a dietary supplement. Dana White guarantees MMA will be.

Following her positive steroid test, Cris “Cyborg” Santos (pictured [above] looking pretty hot, a few years back) released an explanation and apology involving her use of a dietary supplement.

Dana White guarantees MMA will be sanctioned in NY in 2012.

Now that Thiago Silva‘s suspension is over, Brandon Vera tweets “I want that ass. No H_m_.”

Alistair Overeem tests clean after UFC 141 victory over Brock Lesnar.

Robbie Lawlor and King Mo among highest paid salaries at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.

TUF: Brazil to air on Fuel TV with Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva as coaches.

Thiago Silva Eligible to Reapply for Fight License Following One Year Suspension

UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva appears to be ready to return to the Octagon following his one-year suspension. As of January 1st, 2012, Silva is eligible to reapply for his license.The Brazilian last fought against Brandon …

UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva appears to be ready to return to the Octagon following his one-year suspension. As of January 1st, 2012, Silva is eligible to reapply for his license.

The Brazilian last fought against Brandon Vera at UFC 125, but it was learned after his victory that Silva had tested positive for steroids. The decision was overturned to a “no contest”. 

Silva released a statement shortly after admitting to steroid use and revealed he tried to fool the athletic commission by injecting PEDs to heal from a back injury.

“I did so in an attempt to alter the results of the test and knowingly broke the rules of the Nevada Athletic Commission,” Silva wrote. “I am prepared to accept this punishment, learn from it and move on. I apologize to the Commission, the UFC, Brandon Vera and the MMA fans.”

Owning a 14-2 record, Silva has fought some of the top competitors in the 205-pound division. Prior to his bout with Vera, Silva faced Rashad Evans, Lyoto Machida and Keith Jardine.

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