Though it’s still more than three months away, the UFC 190 fight card continues to grow with Friday’s addition of a heavyweight bout between Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Soa Palelei . UFC officials confirmed the bout first reported by Yahoo News . Silva (18-7, 1 NC) has been through a rough patch the past couple of years. He’s lost three out of four bouts during that span, while the other was a Fight-of-the-Year candidate turned no-contest due to elevated levels of testosterone on his post-fight drug test. The Brazilian’s last trip to the cage was a drubbing. Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir knocked Silva out in less than two minutes courtesy of his much-improved striking
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Bigfoot Silva vs. Soa Palelei Lands on UFC 190 Fight Card – MMA Weekly