The UFC may not have suspended Anderson Silva for his recent failed drug test but according to reports they have stopped him from receiving his UFC 183 earnings.
Bloody Elbow’s Fernando Arbex reported the news:
Anderson Silva has reportedly had R$ 6 16 million (roughly $ 2.17 6 million US) blocked by the UFC due to his pre-fight drug test failure. Veja.com.br reported the news, stating that the money will be released after the Nevada Athletic Commission has made its final rulings on Silva’s case. The amount is the sum of his $600,000 purse to show, win bonus of $200,000, and his pay-per-view points.
The UFC will probably find a way to allow one of it’s biggest stars to take home his cash but at least this shows that the failed test is at least being dealt with in their offices.
There’s yet to be any reports regarding Nick Diaz’s winnings or the repercussions from his failed drug test.