UFC star Thiago Silva arrested for attempted murder

[DRK Star]

http://www.tmz.com/2014/02/07/ucf-st...tempted-muder/

[NaturalBornHustler]

Don't see where the "attempted murder" is.

Terroristic threats, domestic violence maybe, but rest assure if he tried to kill someone they would probably be dead.

[shortbuspoker]

Don't see where the "attempted murder" is.

Terroristic threats, domestic violence maybe, but rest assure if he tried to kill someone they would probably be dead.

My best guess would be that they set the charges high so that when they inevitably plea bargain it down, it will be what it should have originally been. He has tried to cheat drug tests in the past so it is conceivable that he was either geeked out of his mind or it could be roid rage.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiago_Silva_(fighter)

Silva was expected to face the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson on May 28, 2011 at UFC 130,[9] although there were rumors that the fight had been canceled due to injury or failed drug tests from his UFC 125 bout. In a statement with Brazilian MMA site Tatame, Thiago denied that he was injured; "Injured? Me? I’m very healthy. That’s not true and looks like the NSAC did two tests, one was positive and the other negative, I'm calm."
Following this statement, Keith Kizer, the commissioner of the NSAC, confirmed that Thiago Silva’s samples were still undergoing tests; "That’s not accurate. We have gotten only the first sample back. It could be weeks before we find out the results for the second test." The UFC didn't want to take any chances in waiting for the second test for Silva, so they replaced Silva with Matt Hamill.[10]
On March 29, Kizer released the details surrounding the questions about Silva's UFC 125 drug test. He confirmed that the findings, after two different drug testing facilities analyzed his urine sample, were inconsistent with human urine. This suggests that Silva submitted either an altered or substituted specimen for the sample used in the drug test.[11] The Nevada State Athletic Commission will discuss a temporary suspension at a hearing on April 7 as well as the possibility of ruling his most recent victory a no contest.[11]
On March 30 Silva released a statement admitting using a urine adulterant.
“ I used a urine adulterant when giving a sample following my fight with Brandon Vera. I did so in an attempt to alter the results of the test and knowingly broke the rules of the Nevada (State) Athletic Commission. This was a terrible decision on my part for which I will be punished. I am prepared to accept this punishment, learn from it and move on. I apologize to the commission, the UFC, Brandon Vera and the MMA fans. ”
Silva said he doesn't want to make an excuse for his behavior, but he did hope to offer an explanation for his decisions.
“ "Please do not interpret this as an attempt to justify my actions. I know they were wrong, and I know I made bad decisions... I reinjured my back 45 days before the fight with Brandon Vera. After not fighting for a year, I made the decision to not pull out of the fight. I also decided that the only way I could continue with the fight was to take injections in my back and spine that contained substances prohibited by the Nevada (State) Athletic Commission. I also made the decision to use a product to hide the presence of these substances in a urine test."[12] ”
After the hearing, the Nevada State Athletic Commission handed Silva a one-year suspension along with changing his previous win over Vera to a no contest, forfeiture of 25 percent of his purse, and $20,000 out of a $55,000 win bonus.[13]

[NaturalBornHustler]

Yep, standard cop procedure.

Overcharge in every single case, let the SA deal with it knowing damn well most of the "charges" are bullshit and have zero chance of sticking.

This is basically a run of the mill domestic case, with no injuries to the victim. How in the hell is that attempted murder??

Edit - it appears they have had a change of heart, only charging him with aggravated battery and resisting arrest.

http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/10...ding-residence

Thiago was jailed in Broward County and charged with aggravated battery and resisting an officer, the Sun-Sentinel reported, citing jail records.

[Steve-O]

Don't see where the "attempted murder" is.

Terroristic threats, domestic violence maybe, but rest assure if he tried to kill someone they would probably be dead.

BJPenn.com said it was his jiu jitsu coach he was looking for, which might explain the gun... there couldn't be anything worse than being an MMA superstar and confronting the guy sleeping with your wife and having him choke you out

[Crowe Diddly]

[BeerAndPoker]

Another video link from NBC Miami can be seen here:

http://www.mmaweekly.com/video-of-th...h-miami-police

[Hockey Guy]

Another shocking development, & by shocking I mean totally predictable, Thiago Silva released from the UFC.

http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/10...battery-charge

[BeerAndPoker]

Best moment I remember from Thiago was the fight where he fucked up Brandon Vera nose so badly and in that fight about 9 seconds into this clip made me laugh so hard when I was watching it live.

[sonatine]

Best moment I remember from Thiago was the fight where he fucked up Brandon Vera nose so badly and in that fight about 9 seconds into this clip made me laugh so hard when I was watching it live.

the punch line was the fight getting judged NC because he pissed hot.