Tony
09-10-2009, 08:28
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Strikeforce heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum (12-4-1) is poised to welcome former Elite XC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva (13-1) back into the United States when they face off at the Nov. 7 “Fedor vs. Rogers” event from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, according to Sherdog.com (http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/silva-werdum-added-to-strikeforce-20235).
“Junior” was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) for a full year in July 2008 following his championship winning performance at Elite XC: “Unfinished Business” because he tested positive for Boldenone — an anabolic steroid developed for veterinary use.
The Brazilian giant defied that ruling by taking a fight with Sengoku last January due to financial difficulties. Rulings from athletic commissions in the United States aren’t recognized in Japan, and according to Silva’s manager Alex Davis, his fighter couldn’t afford to sit out for a year.
“Bigfoot” has maintained his innocence throughout the entire ordeal. In fact, he’s the first fighter to take legal action against a ruling from the CSAC when he sued them (unsuccessfully) earlier this year.
No hard feelings, according to CSAC Executive Officer Dave Thornton:
“There is no action pending against Mr. Silva nor is any contemplated … he is clear to fight in California or any other state as long as he fulfills all other requirements.”
Silva may be back, but don’t expect a very warm welcome from Werdum.
Continue reading ‘Report: Antonio Silva vs Fabricio Werdum set for Nov. 7 Strikeforce event’ (http://mmamania.com/2009/10/08/report-antonio-silva-vs-fabricio-werdum-set-for-nov-7-strikeforce-event/#more-16836)
Strikeforce heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum (12-4-1) is poised to welcome former Elite XC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva (13-1) back into the United States when they face off at the Nov. 7 “Fedor vs. Rogers” event from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, according to Sherdog.com (http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/silva-werdum-added-to-strikeforce-20235).
“Junior” was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) for a full year in July 2008 following his championship winning performance at Elite XC: “Unfinished Business” because he tested positive for Boldenone — an anabolic steroid developed for veterinary use.
The Brazilian giant defied that ruling by taking a fight with Sengoku last January due to financial difficulties. Rulings from athletic commissions in the United States aren’t recognized in Japan, and according to Silva’s manager Alex Davis, his fighter couldn’t afford to sit out for a year.
“Bigfoot” has maintained his innocence throughout the entire ordeal. In fact, he’s the first fighter to take legal action against a ruling from the CSAC when he sued them (unsuccessfully) earlier this year.
No hard feelings, according to CSAC Executive Officer Dave Thornton:
“There is no action pending against Mr. Silva nor is any contemplated … he is clear to fight in California or any other state as long as he fulfills all other requirements.”
Silva may be back, but don’t expect a very warm welcome from Werdum.
Continue reading ‘Report: Antonio Silva vs Fabricio Werdum set for Nov. 7 Strikeforce event’ (http://mmamania.com/2009/10/08/report-antonio-silva-vs-fabricio-werdum-set-for-nov-7-strikeforce-event/#more-16836)