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VIDEO: Wanderlei Silva defends Anderson Silva following failed drug test

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Wanderlei Silva has Anderson Silva's back, for what it's worth.

Wanderlei Silva released a video Saturday defending the former middleweight champion after he was temporarily suspended last week for a pair of failed drug tests.

"I'll never doubt Anderson Silva. This will pass and he can come back to kick some butts and get that belt back," said Wanderlei Silva of his fellow Brazilian.

Wanderlei Silva Talks About Anderson Silva

Wanderlei Silva is no stranger to failed drug tests. He's currently suing the Nevada Athletic Commission for handing him a lifetime ban in September after Silva declined to comply with a random drug test prior to a fight.

- With h/t to MMAjunkie.com

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