Morning Report: Wanderlei Silva vows not to fight in Nevada, but wants a job working with the Nevada Athletic Commission
Wanderlei Silva is taking wins wherever he can find them.
Celebrating Nick Diaz's successful online petition calling for the review of his five-year ban by the Nevada Athletic Commission, Silva is reminding fans that he has his own issues with the NAC.
Silva was handed a lifetime ban and a $70,000 fine by the commission in September 2014 after he evaded an out-of-competition drug test in May 2014.
In May, judge Kerry Earley of the Nevada district court ruled that the NAC's suspension and fine were "in excess of the statutory authority of the agency" and ordered the matter back to the commission for a re-hearing.
"The NSAC has made so many mistake," Silva said of Diaz's case. "It shouldn't be allowed to punish someone just like that. Especially for such a long time. That practically ends a fighter's career. It's very cloudy and unclear. One guy gets one year, the other gets two years. I had to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. I'm spending a lot of money with lawyers to defend myself.
"I've never tested positive for anything. I was always a clean fighter and they want to ban me from the sport. How does that work?"
Silva says he's joining UFC flyweight Henry Cejudo in a pledge not to compete in Nevada, but the NAC has sort of already handled that for him.
Silva will appear before the NAC again during its next session on Oct. 29 for the re-hearing.
"This commission should have a professional athlete working there," said Silva. "I am available to work together with the commission to create clear laws that give the athletes the proper respect. The athletes deserve more respect."
Although it's a UFC policy being implemented through the promotion's anti-doping program run by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Silva is lumping the ban on post-weigh-in IV rehydration into his gripes.
"Another law that was approved now that does not help athletes in any way [is that] now athletes are not allowed to use an IV," said Silva. "Do you know what's the impact of this law? The brain damage caused by each hit will be much worse than if you were properly hydrated. The IV has no anabolic effects.
"These are not laws to actually protect and support athletes. This is part of all the oppression suffered by athletes. We are being crushed in so many ways that we're realizing that if we don't unite we will be finished."
5 MUST-READ STORIES
The MMA Beat. The panel discusses recent comments by Ronda Rousey's mother, Georges St-Pierre's future, Nick Diaz, Johny Hendricks and more.
Closure. UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo says he won't talk about Conor McGregor after UFC 194. "Let's hope nothing bad happens so we can get there and put an end to this story."
Missed weight, too. Francisco Trevino tests positive for marijuana after loss to Sage Northcutt at UFC 192.
Round 3. Ronda Rousey's mother AnnMaria De Mars explains that it's Edmond Tarverdyan's attitude towards women that makes her most upset.
Contender. After moving down from lightweight, Myles Jury says "nobody is gonna to beat me" at 145 pounds.
MEDIA STEW
Joe Duffy training for Dustin Poirier at Tristar.
Michael Page thankful to have Ronda Rousey introducing MMA to the masses.
Behind the scenes at GLORY 24.
The full interview from Ronda's mom on her coach. Longer but wild.
Looks to be a Jiu Jitsu heavy episode of Parts Unknown this Sunday.
TTTHS.
Long watches.
If I Did It: Sage Northcutt, Ronda + Travis, Ronda's mom edition
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Show Money 6: UFC vs Wanderlei Silva - Want to depose an Axe Murderer?
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TWEETS
Busy.
Great meeting with the kids of ABQ today! pic.twitter.com/QpVPiysV27
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 16, 2015
Thought I'd finish out my day investing!! Here's some speed squats, 5x5 at 300lbs.. Attacking my weaknesses inside and out of the gym.
Posted by Jon "Bones" Jones on Thursday, October 15, 2015
Big group.
Another day another grind. One day closer to being a world champ. #Repost... https://t.co/4q3Ho0o5xX
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) October 15, 2015
Camping.
Sparring with @GunniNelson! #2FastForTheCamera https://t.co/7t2QYgZ8iA pic.twitter.com/X7eUjSlsmH
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 15, 2015
Duffy looks thrilled.
At Monster Gym training some boxing with @firas_zahabi @duffymma and @breesemma pic.twitter.com/FHyLNm86dV
— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) October 15, 2015
Impressive.
Rindo para não chorar,Nem tá doendo!!It isn't even painful!! https://t.co/lNGFfLpAZy
— Lyoto Machida (@lyotomachidafw) October 14, 2015
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— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) October 15, 2015
Done deal.
Sign the line PATSY @patrick_cote Challenge accepted.
— Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) October 15, 2015
Close.
all my Irish fans! Go raibh mìle maith agaibh go léir muintir na h-eiréann!!Thanks for supporting the black gypsy! We where close! Next time
— TyroneSpong (@Tyrone_spong) October 15, 2015
This Week in Struggle.
My son just took my Texas toast off my plate and stared me in the eye as he ate it. #punked
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) October 16, 2015
That moment when you have to have a full length internal conversation to convince yourself to move... https://t.co/oc4zczIFrH
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) October 12, 2015
I need a fight...#bored #ufc #? #2016 #imfat #boston #vegas #letsgo
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) October 12, 2015
Back on the ECP machine with my guy Manny at Myotechnology . "Interesting" contraption but it works wonders for recovery.
Posted by Luke Rockhold on Thursday, October 15, 2015
When you use your fake name at the doctor office you know you have a problem.
— Todd Duffee (@ToddDuffee) October 13, 2015
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— Efrain Escudero (@effyescudero) October 15, 2015
Stopped by @ArmorGel yesterday, and the gave me a silver ounce as a gift...today TSA took it. Shape matters :) pic.twitter.com/DpvboBCoOX
— Rich Franklin (@RichFranklin) October 13, 2015
...and the hotel internet it broken. Of course it is. It's one of those weeks.
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 13, 2015
Cus we know how to party http://t.co/Gh9jgKUW1q pic.twitter.com/npBpKM4FC6
— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin) October 12, 2015
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (Oct. 15 2015)
Jake Heun vs. Tyrone Spong at WSOF 26
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