A. Silva was caught on doping before UFC 183. Photo: Josh Hedges
The MMA world is in shock. Early this Wednesday morning (04), Ultimate announced that Anderson Silva was caught in the anti-doping test carried out before UFC 183, an event held last Saturday. The fight against the North American Nick Diaz marked the Brazilian's return to the Octagon 13 months after a serious leg fracture at UFC 168, in December 2013.
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According to the UFC's official statement, Anderson Silva tested positive for drostanalone metabolites in a test carried out on January 9, 22 days before the duel against Diaz. The substance is an anabolic steroid used to reinforce muscle rigidity and is on the list of products prohibited by WADA. In addition to Anderson, Nick Diaz, was also caught in the test for using marijuana. This is the third time that the North American has been tested for drug use.
The doping announcement Anderson Silva It marks a difficult year for the UFC, as the Brazilian, the second big name in the event, fails an anti-doping test. In January, the light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, was caught for using cocaine.
Check out the UFC's statement about Anderson Silva's doping below:
On February 03, 2015, the UFC organization was notified by the Nevada Athletic Commission that Anderson Silva tested positive for Drostanolone in the test for his fight, carried out on January 09th. The UFC understands that further testing will be conducted by the Commission to confirm these preliminary results.
"Anderson Silva has been an excellent champion and a true Ambassador for the sport of mixed martial arts and the UFC. The UFC is disappointed to learn of these initial results.
“The UFC has a strict and consistent policy against the use of any illegal, performance-altering drugs or masking agents by its athletes.”
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