Who won the Diaz Silva fight?

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. The feel-good comeback story took a dramatic turn Tuesday afternoon.

Did Silva win his fight?

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Anderson Silva was successful in his return to professional boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via split decision in the main card of Tribute to the Kings. The scores read 75-77, 77-75, and 77-75 in favor of Silva.

When did Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz fight?

UFC 183 was held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 31, 2015 and featured Anderson Silva vs Nick Diaz as the main event. Both the fighters were coming off of losses.

How did Nick Diaz do in the UFC?

Diaz stayed in the fight, landing to the body and catching Silva with combinations. He was successful in delivering strikes while in the clinch. But as the rounds wore on, Diaz’ face began showing the damage that he was taking. Silva opened up a cut above and below Diaz’ left eye.

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 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.

Who won the Diaz Silva fight? 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. The feel-good comeback story took a dramatic turn Tuesday afternoon.…