The UFC announced on Monday that former UFC and Pride heavyweight champion  Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will join the cast of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 4, as a head coach, following the departure of UFC middleweight Anderson Silva . The Nevada State Athletic Commission, which regulates The Ultimate Fighter series’ exhibition fights filmed in Las Vegas, requested that Silva cease participation in the series as a result of his temporary suspension following the recently announced preliminary results of his Jan. 9 pre-fight drug test for UFC 183. Silva tested positive for Drostanolone and Androstane metabolites. Following the positive drug test results, UFC president Dana White initially said Silva would remain part of the reality series

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Anderson Silva Out as TUF Brazil 4 Coach, Rodrigo Nogueira Replaces Him – MMA Weekly

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