Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz

Main Event | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Jan 31, 2015
Overturned to No Contest
Overturned By: Nevada State Athletic Commission Overturned Reason: Silva Failed Drug Test Original Result: Silva Win · Decision (Unanimous · 5:00 · R5)
vs.
No Contest

Fighter Comparison

33-6-0

Stayed at 33-6-0
Pro
Record
26-9-0

Stayed at 26-9-0
-400
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+300
(Moderate Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Curitiba
Parana
Fights out of
Stockton
California
39
+9 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 31
+5 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
77.5"
(197cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
N/A Gym Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Diaz
14%
Silva
86%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 183

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz
  • Date: Saturday 01.31.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $800,000
  • Diaz Disclosed Pay: $500,000
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Originally a Unanimous Decision win for Silva, the result of this fight was later changed to a No Contest after Silva tested positive for anabolic steroids.