UFC’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON ANDERSON SILVA’S SUSPENSION
Las Vegas, NV (August 13th, 2015)– Anderson Silva was fined 380k and suspended for one year by the Nevada Athletic Commission for his positive drug test when he fought Nick Diaz. Silva’s win was over turned into a no contest. Anderson Silva was claiming the failure was caused by sexual performance drugs.
Following the Nevada Athletic Commission’s hearing today, Anderson Silva is required to serve a 12-month suspension from competition, retroactive from his last fight on January 31. At the conclusion of his suspension, Silva must present a clean test upon reapplication of a license before his next fight in Nevada. The UFC organization maintains a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents by its athletes, and fully supports the Commission’s ongoing efforts to ensure clean competition by all MMA athletes.
UFC recognizes Silva’s great career and looks forward to his return to the Octagon in 2016.
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