Why did Nick Diaz fight Anderson Silva?
Diaz lost a decision in that fight. However, it was later ruled into a no-contest after Silva tested positive for PEDs and Diaz tested for marijuana. Nevertheless, the fight was a barn-burner and a classic that fans enjoyed from start to finish.
Who won Diaz vs Silva fight?
champion Anderson Silva
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva triumphantly returned from a 13-month layoff due to a horrific leg injury to earn a unanimous decision victory over Nick Diaz in the main event of UFC 183 at MGM Grand on Saturday.
Has Nate Diaz fought Anderson Silva?
Diaz hasn’t fought in the UFC or in any other MMA promotion since February 2015, where he faced Anderson Silva at UFC 183. He lost the fight, but it was eventually overturned to a no-contest after Silva failed a drug test. The 38-year-old will return to the octagon this weekend, taking on Robbie Lawler.
When did Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz fight?
Diaz, 37, hasn’t been inside the cage since he fought Anderson Silva in 2015. Their UFC 266 clash isn’t going to be the duo’s first meeting inside the cage. They first met at UFC 47, back in 2004. The two gladiators traded heavy blows before Diaz stopped ‘Ruthless’ in his tracks in the second round.
When did Anderson Silva get released from the UFC?
On November 19, 2020, the UFC announced that they had released Anderson Silva from his UFC contract. On the other hand even though Nick Diaz was eligible to fight due to his suspension ultimately being revoked, he has not returned to the octagon though his manager has hinted towards a comeback.
What was the outcome of the Anderson Silva fight?
The fight ended with ‘The Spider’ getting his hand raised via a unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) following a five-round battle with the Stockton native. However, the decision was later overturned to a ‘No Contest’ after both men failed drug tests in the aftermath of the fight.
What kind of drug test did Anderson Silva fail?
Anderson Silva won his fight against Nick Diaz by unanimous decision but the MMA community was in for a rude shock as both the fighters were reported to have failed their drug tests. Anderson Silva, who was tested on January 9th, 19th and the night of UFC 183, failed drug tests for drostanolone which is an anabolic steroid and androsterone.