‘Bigfoot’ vs. Hunt 2 at UFC 193 on Nov 14
Although not offcially announced, Antonio Silva and Mark Hunt will fight again at UFC 193 on November 14 in Melbourne, Australia, venue TBA.
Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva vs. Mark Hunt at UFC Fight Night 33 on December 7, in Brisbane, Australia was for countless fans the best fight in UFC heavyweight history. It was one of the great fights in combat sports history.
And it ended in a draw, which, as both fighters were magnificent beyond words, was the only just decision. Neither man deserved to lose. They deserve to be immortal. In truth, they each took enormous punishment, but that is another story.
Silva’s draw was later changed to a No Contest following a failed post-fight drug test, due to taking testosterone too close to the fight. He had a Therapeutic Use Exemption for Testosterone Replacement Therapy, due to his acromegaly. The hormonal disorder due to excess production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland was so severe that at one point he was lactating. However, after a reported consultation with his MD, he took a dose too close to the fight, resulting in abnormal levels.
The use of TRT has since been effectively banned in MMA.
Now Ariel Helwani is reporting for MMAFighting.com that the pair will fight again at UFC 193 on November 14 in Melbourne, Australia, venue TBA. The UFC has yet to officially announce any fight on the card, but it is believed that three bouts are in the works:
•UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit.
Michael Bisping vs. Robert Whittaker; and,
Antonio Silva vs. Mark Hunt.