Pois é, o ano de 2015 começa mal para a UFC! Depois de Jon Jones ter acusado cocaína, agora foi a vez de Anderson Silva ter acusado esteróides (Drostanolone metabolites), e Nick Diaz acusou marijuana.

A reação da UFC em relação à situação de Anderson Silva foi a seguinte:
"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".

Em relação a Nick Diaz, o tom mudou ligeiramente:
"The UFC has been notified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission that Nick Diaz has tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his fight with Anderson Silva at UFC 183 on Jan. 31 in Las Vegas, Nev. The UFC has a strict, consistent policy against the use of any illegal and/or performance enhancing drugs, stimulants or masking agents by our athletes. As a result of his positive test, Diaz has been informed that he has violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and Promotional Agreement with Zuffa, LLC. The UFC organization will fully respect the Commission’s final decision relating to Diaz at a disciplinary hearing set for February 17".

Tendo em conta esta situação, é possível que o desfecho do combate do UFC 183 seja considerado um "No Contest".

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