Other Sites:Sports:Bio:454812 /site/sports/flash/v6/bio.swf Silva vs. Eilers /site/sports/event.do?event=454326 Justin Eilers Wear and tear: The six-foot-one inch, 30-year-old has been involved in some punishing, drag-out, give-and-take battle...How will that affect his ability in a 5-round fight? Power: a product of the world renowned Miletich Fighting Systems has registered KO's in 17 of his 19 victories -- 14 in the first round...Experience: he has fought for a variety of organizations and faced opponents as tough as Silva in the recent past...Confidence An exciting, hard-hitting former college linebacker who once fought for the UFC heavyweight title, Eilers is on a four fight winning streak and brimming with confidence. He sunk Wade Shipp in his last start, winning by fourth-round TKO on April 26, 2008. A native of Boise, Idaho, Eilers began wrestling in the sixth grade and wrestled and played football in high school. After taking up karate, he competed in small full contact shows. He played college football at Butte Junior College near Chico, Calif., and then for four years at Iowa State. After college, he returned his focus to MMA, turning pro against Dan Severn May 23, 2002. Eilers has been on the rise, winning 10 of his last 11 fights coming into this championship match, the biggest fight of his career. 19-7-1 12 KO's Boise, ID