Silva having some issues getting here
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has not been able to enter the country yet due to visa issues. He is expected to defend his title against former champion Rich Franklin at UFC 77: Hostile Territory this Saturday. Sources close to Silva, have stated that he had planned to be in town by now (most fighters arrive four or five days before in event in order to acclimate) but he's facing delays in procuring a visa.
According to MMAWeekly, government offices in Brazil were closed this past Friday and Monday due to a holiday, and thus delayed Silva's visa being issued. He evidently did receive the visa on Wednesday and hopes to arrive in Cincinnati on Thursday, giving Silva two days to adjust if all goes well.
