The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) has been rocked by multiple cases of domestic violence, linking high-profile male fighters involved in unfortunate physical altercations with their significant others.
Thiago Silva was let go by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) last year after the light heavyweight contender was involved in a police standoff, which stemmed from an alleged domestic violence issue.
After being briefly reinstated by the promotion, Silva was released -- this time for good -- after a follow-up video surfaced of Silva brandishing a gun (while allegedly high on cocaine) during a prior verbal argument with his ex-wife.