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Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:17 am EST

Silva risks his future for that?

By Steve Cofield

What a disaster. Antonio Silva's controversial fight in Japan was over in the less two minutes. And it wasn't even a blow that ended the fight. Yoshihiro Nakao injured his left during an exchange on the feet. He was not hit. He simply planted in an awkward manner, limped to his left, called for a timeout and went down to the mat. The fight was given to "Big Foot" at 1:42 of the first round.

Silva (12-1) ignored his one year long suspension in the U.S. to take this fight at Sengoku 7. It'll be interesting to see if he gets to fight in the U.S. anytime soon. He doesn't have a win over a Top 15 heavyweight yet, but he's an intriguing prospect at 6-5, 260 pounds and 29 years old.

Silva's suspension began in August. He clearly snubbed his nose at the penalty. Should he ever be allowed to fight in the U.S. again? If he were, would it be fair to someone like Hermes Franca who sat out his 12 months without traveling out of the country for a payday?

Nakao was actually 7-1 coming into the fight with decent wins over Don Fyre and Cabbage Correira. He's most famous for his kiss of current UFC heavyweight Heath Herring. Herring knocked out Nakao before the fight began.

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  1. Jeff
    1. Posted by Jeff Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:10 pm EDT

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    I would say that by leaving the country to fight, he was very much acknowledging his suspension in the US. I want this guy to tie Lesnar up into a pretzel with broken arms. Let's stay off his back until he gets to the UFC.
  2. Rich Hansen
    2. Posted by Rich Hansen Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    He's now the Roman Polanski of MMA.
  3. Jimmy D
    3. Posted by Jimmy D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    And i dont thikn he even took any illegal steroids. He has gigatntism / acromelagy so he needs to take certain hormones for his health i know.....
  4. KJ-MMA Armchair
    4. Posted by KJ-MMA Armchair Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Vitor Belfort was suspended after testing positive for a steroid in a Pride USA show a few years ago. He went and fought a few times in the Cage Rage promotion in the UK, and is now back fighitng in North America.
    However Belfort admitted the steroid use and apologised, Silva is adamant he didn't take anything illegal or banned.
    But Belfort's case could be used as a precedent.
  5. Nutcracker
    5. Posted by Nutcracker Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:22 pm EDT

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    Why would this guy take any roids??. It is apparent he has a very generous amount of Growth Hormone running 'naturally' through his body.. Let him come back to the US after a year and get broken into pieces. To the guy above you dont take roids to combat gigantism. Cortisones possibly, but traditional anabolics?? Not unless he is trying to get an edge. It has not benefit to anyone with gigantism and an overactive thyroid.. In fact, it makes it worse.
  6. Kegg L
    6. Posted by Kegg L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:48 pm EDT

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    WHY? Take stuff that makes you stronger hmmm got me?
    So he fights out of country like people want to see him fight here LMAO
    this is filed under who cares but his fans only.
  7. Steven W
    7. Posted by Steven W Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    is the guy really that giant anyway??? 6'3 265? i mean that's big, but gigantism? i thought it was HongManChoi who was the giant (clinically anyway).
    and ditto to nut's comments.....he popped for boldenone, often replaces nandrolone and is used for the usual, increased vascularity, n2 retention, protein synthesis, increased appetite etc....basically just size and strength, plenty of other athletes have popped for the same thing or something very similar. who cares, let him come to the US and try to redeem himself....these things have a way or working themselves out in my opinion.
  8. Aaron S
    8. Posted by Aaron S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Common Steve, you obviously know he wont. Put a better twist on it next time, the penalty is only for the US. Most Idiots know this. I bet if you put a little research behind it you might find They don't care if he fights on the moon.. :)
  9. EVA
    9. Posted by EVA Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Rashad just got lucky fihgting chuck liddel . I believed .
  10. heckaguy
    10. Posted by heckaguy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Aaron S,
    Silva is risking his career in the U.S. by accepting a fight in Japan while he's suspended in the U.S. While the suspension can only be enforced in the U.S., the CSAC can extend its suspension or permanently revoke his license for taking a fight in another country while he's serving a suspension. This is for the obvious reason: it is necessary in order to discourage fighters from attempting to thrawt a suspension. In other words, Silva better get used to fighting in Japan, because he may never be allowed to fight in the United States again. Obviously, this could vastly affect his career, and not in a good way.
  11. rockstarnomad
    11. Posted by rockstarnomad Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:47 pm EDT

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    heckaguy is 100% correct and the justification of the CSAC is sound. Here's the question of the day- why is this being argued in the comments section? Answer- because so-called 'journalist' Cofield DOESN'T MENTION THE CSAC SUSPENSION RULES IN THE ARTICLE. He just assumes we know how they operate. Terrific piece Cofield, no sense giving people useful details.
  12. AzShark
    12. Posted by AzShark Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    using Hermes Franca as an analogy was horrible...Franca is in under contract with the UFC...I am sure that if the UFC allowed him to go overseas during his suspension to fight he WOULD have. Do not imply he sat out on his own accord
  13. jackswims2003
    13. Posted by jackswims2003 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Learn to type or atleast PROOF READ. It's not Rock Science you morans!
  14. martyaa
    14. Posted by martyaa Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    Post 9. Said it all. Fights in Japan are nothing but freak sideshow carnival acts anymore. Who cares if he fights in the U.S., a couple of ham and egger wins in Elite XBankrupt and in Japan mean he could beat any top UFC heavyweight? He popped hot period. Maybe he can fight Kimbo at the combined Sengoku 47 and missing link world tour.
  15. martyaa
    15. Posted by martyaa Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    Professor jackswims2003, Moron is spelled M O R O N, spellcheck it you moron. I proof read it also.
  16. brian g
    16. Posted by brian g Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:13 pm EDT

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    Lol! Jeff! Tie Lesnar into a pretzel? I love the neophytes showing their complete lack of knowledge in this sport.
  17. V
    17. Posted by V Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:53 pm EDT

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    Lets hear it from the Commish! Sup..what is your answer! Ban for life or just testing waters?
    Don't make a mockery out of the system and think wisely!
  18. SPARTAN22
    18. Posted by SPARTAN22 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    This guy is Elite Xc trash. LIke Kegg L put it , who cares!
  19. John V
    19. Posted by John V Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    New to this sarcasm thing, eh martyaa?
  20. jamesg
    20. Posted by jamesg Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    wanc
  21. Patrón
    21. Posted by Patrón Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:01 pm EDT

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    What an idiot, he deserves it
  22. J K F
    22. Posted by J K F Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    His ban was issued by the U.S. Athletic Commission, not the World Athletic Commission. Technically, a fighter could have a license revoked in one state, but still be sanctioned to fight in another state. What's the difference? Boxers that have failed to qualify for licensing in the U.S. are still able to fight in other countries. It's a business that has world-wide employers. The U.S. is not the "be-all-end-all" of fighting sports.

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