A. Silva (photo) was tested 15 times in 2016 alone. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
USADA (American Anti-Doping Agency) continues to closely monitor UFC fighters, especially one Brazilian in question: Anderson Silva. According to information available on the organization's website, Silva was the most tested fighter in 2016, having undergone 15 anti-doping tests since the beginning of the year, more than any other athlete. of the organization.
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It is worth remembering that the “Spider” was already caught in an anti-doping test in February 2015, shortly after winning the duel against Nick Diaz, in January of that year. At the time, the former middleweight champion, caught with anabolic substances in his system, received a 12-month suspension, saw his victory over Diaz turn into a no-result fight and was fined US$380.
In addition to Anderson, the former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate, with 12 exams, was also one of the most tested and appears in second place on the list. Next come the champions Tyron woodley and Eddie Alvarez – along with Johnny Hendricks – with 11 tests each. Dominick Cruz, Cain Velásquez, Nate Marquardt and Stephen Thompson they were tested 10 times in the period and complete the list.
Fighters who were most tested by USADA in 2016 (until October):
15 - Anderson Silva;
12 - Miesha Tate;
11 -Tyron woodley, Eddie Alvarez and John hendricks;
10 – Stephen Tompson, Dominick Cruz, Dan Henderson, Cain Velazquez and Nate Marquardt.
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