LAS VEGAS -- Former UFC champion Anderson Silva will return to the octagon Jan. 31 against Nick Diaz in Las Vegas. UFC President Dana White made the announcement Tuesday. Silva (33-6) hasnt fought since December, when the Brazilian star shattered his left shin in a bout with Chris Weidman. The 39-year-old Silva had won 16 straight fights and made 10 consecutive title defences before back-to-back losses to Weidman, who took the middleweight belt from Silva in July 2013. Silva refused to retire after his gruesome injury, instead working toward a comeback. The popular Diaz (26-9) is a former Strikeforce welterweight champion, but he has lost both of his UFC title shots. Diaz has fought just once since February 2012, losing a decision to former UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre last year. .com) - Even on the day his New Hampshire football team became the nations top-ranked team two weeks ago, coach Sean McDonnell conceded something about the team they replaced at No. . -- Falcons running back Steven Jackson, who has missed the last four games with a hamstring injury, is expected to practice on Wednesday.
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