Anderson (photo) was UFC champion between 2006 and 2013. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Anderson Silva may be about to receive a long hook for the doping episodes in which he was involved. According to the “Radar On-Line” blog, on the Veja magazine website, the former UFC champion has already been warned that he will face an 18-month suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission, the body responsible for inspecting fights. in Las Vegas (USA) and for organizing the exams that caught the Brazilian.
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Shortly after defeating Nick Diaz At UFC 183, in January, Anderson failed two doping tests, one carried out during training and the other on the day of the fight. The tests showed the presence of anabolic and anxiolytic substances, which is strictly prohibited by anti-doping regulations.
The article, written by Lauro Jardim, says that Anderson already takes the punishment period for granted, having already planned his future for when he returns to the UFC. According to the text, the former middleweight champion would intend to fight two more fights after the suspension, and then retire from MMA.
Final judgment in the case is postponed until April, says program
It is worth noting that the official punishment of Anderson Silva will only be announced at the final judgment of the case, in a new hearing by the Nevada Athletic Commission. According to the program “Revista Combate”, on the subscription channel “Combate”, Anderson and his team filed an appeal asking for the session to be postponed, which will now take place on April 9th.
The Brazilian had until last Friday (13) to respond to the Nevada Commission's accusations, but asked for the deadline to be extended. Therefore, the trial should only take place next month.
In addition to the suspension, Anderson Silva is also subject to losing his victory over Diaz (which would turn into no-contest) and receive a fine.
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