Silva, based in Las Vegas, is headed home today to be with his family.
The former PRIDE "Axe Murderer," who is coming off a close decision loss to Rich Franklin back in June, told mixed martial arts (MMA) fans he was already booked for his next fight, but his opponent had yet to be announced by UFC officials.
From Wandy's Twitter:
Thank you for the strength my brothers please pray for our family time and more difficult still as well that we have the support of God. Thanks for all prays all MSG all support my guys sad day, thanks for your help again.
Here is a video of Silva with his dad posted just a few days ago.