In a busy session of the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s monthly meeting, it issued a $70,000 fine and an indefinite suspension to Wanderlei Silva. The ruling comes just days after Silva announced his retirement.
The ruling was based on Silva eluding a drug test in preparation for his UFC 175 match-up with Chael Sonnen. The fine is equivalent to 35% of Silva’s fight purse at UFC 175 which would have been $200,000. The commission was especially harsh with Silva since he ran from his drug test.
Silva was not present at the commission hearing nor was he on the phone which appeared to anger the commission members. Despite not showing up, Silva’s attorney indicated that they would appeal the order.
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Although Silva’s attorney challenged the jurisdiction of the Commission, it did not matter. Despite Silva’s retirement, the commission issued its ruling. Certainly, the facts of Silva’s case coupled with him not showing up before the commission likely made the penalty simple for the commission.
WS doesn’t have 70 dollars let alone 70 k leave the guy alone he’s done already!
Sal smells like turds.