Thiago Silva: It’s been a hard time
Despite his admission, the Nevada State Athletic Commission offered no leniency, and Silva was shut down with a year-long suspension…
Despite his admission, the Nevada State Athletic Commission offered no leniency, and Silva was shut down with a year-long suspension and $33,750 fine.
But he sees the silver lining.
“It’s been a hard time, but I used the time off to take care of my body and take care of my injuries and recover,” he today told MMAjunkie.com. “I’m much better right now because I’m 100 percent healthy. And that’s the most important thing.”
Although initially slated to rematch Vera at UFC on FUEL TV 3 (and then Igor Pokrajac when Vera was injured), Silva ultimately got the call to face Gustafsson. It’s a main-event fight in a new country against the division’s fastest-rising contender.
Silva, of course, is thankful for the opportunity.
“I’ve very excited,” he said. “I haven’t fought for one year, and right now, I’m back in a main event. I’m very grateful.