The UFC is withholding Anderson Silva’s purse related to his UFC 183 fight in January pending the outcome of his his case with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, according to a report.
Brazilian news outlet Veja says UFC boss Dana White has blocked $6 million due to Silva. Silva was paid $600,000 for the fight, plus a $200,000 win bonus. The remaining money comes from Silva’s share of the pay-per-view revenue.
Three days after Silva’s Jan. 31 fight against Nick Diaz it was revealed that the Spider tested positive for two steroids earlier in the month. In comments issued through his manager, Silva denied taking PEDs.
NSAC will meet on Feb. 17 and vote whether to overturn the result of the fight into a no contest. If the outcome of the fight is changed from Silva winning via unanimous decision to a no contest, the Brazilian would likely forfeit his win bonus. Silva also is likely facing a fine from the athletic commission.
H/T Bloody Elbow
