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Erick Silva Blames Injury For Flabby Body And Bad Performance

Erick Silva (pictured) didn’t look good in Sunday’s split decision defeat to Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 74 – not just his performance, but his appearance.

Every athlete has a bad night, but Silva’s flabbier physique is what caught the attention of many in the MMA community. Some couldn’t help but take to Twitter to wonder aloud if the UFC’s new, stricter drug testing policy that kicked in on July 1 played a role in the welterweight’s new body:

Charlie Brenneman @SpaniardMMA – Dang Silva lookin soft in this one.

Derek Brunson @DerekBrunson – Erick Silva went from Mr.