The UFC issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the failed post-fight drug test for Nick Diaz. Below is the promotion’s full statement.
“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.”
In an out-of-competiton drug test from Jan. 9, Anderson Silva tested positive for two steroids.
See the UFC’s official statement on Anderson Silva’s UFC 183 failed drug test here.
