Correction: Bloody Elbow was mistakenly under the impression that the amount originaly reported was in Brazilian Real and not US Dollars. The post has been updated to reflect the understanding that the original amounts listed were in fact in US Dollars and not Real.

Update: UFC spokesman Dave Sholler tweeted the following in response to our post:

.@BloodyElbow These reports are not true. — Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 9, 2015

@SAMMANTX @BloodyElbow you heard a rumor. The financial reports by Veja are not true — Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) February 9, 2015

Anderson Silva has reportedly had R$ 6 16 million (roughly $ 2.17 6 million US) blocked by the UFC due to his pre-fight drug test failure. Veja.com.br reported the news, stating that the money will be released after the Nevada Athletic Commission has made its final rulings on Silva's case. The amount is the sum of his $600,000 purse to show, his win bonus of $200,000, and his pay-per-view points.

After a 13-month layoff, "The Spider" returned to the Octagon and beat Nick Diaz by unanimous decision in the five-round main event of UFC 183 on January 31. However, Anderson was caught using performance-enhancing drugs in a random test taken on January 9. Drostanolone and androstane were found in his system. Pending a vote by NAC officials on February 17th, the bout is likely to be turned into a no contest.

Besides the potential overturned result, Anderson's win bonus may be forfeit because of the doping issue. Also, he is expected to be fined and suspended by the NAC.