UFC star Anderson Silva has failed a drug test
Thursday 5 February 2015 15:18, UK
Anderson Silva’s legacy in the UFC appears to have been tarnished after he tested positive for anabolic steroids.
The 39-year-old Brazilian has been described as the greatest fighter in the competition’s history, but the former middleweight champion could be facing severe sanctions after failing a test.
These results emerged after Silva’s unanimous decision win over Nick Diaz at last weekend’s UFC 183 and his Californian opponent also tested positive for marijuana following the Las Vegas fight.
A statement from the UFC read: “On February 3, 2015, the UFC organization was notified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Anderson Silva tested positive for Drostanolone metabolites on his Jan. 9 out of competition drug test. UFC’s understanding is that further testing will be conducted by the Commission to confirm these preliminary results.
“Anderson Silva has been an amazing champion and a true ambassador of the sport of mixed martial arts and the UFC, in Brazil as well as around the world. UFC is disappointed to learn of these initial results.
"The UFC has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents by its athletes."
