White Issues Statement Regarding Silva’s Positive Drug Test, Says He Will Stay On As TUF Brazil Coach

UFC President Dana White has released a new statement regarding Anderson Silva’s positive out-of-competition drug test for two banned substances.

In the new statement, which you can read below, White confirms that “The Spider” will continue on as a coach for the current season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil, which Silva is coaching alongside Mauricio Rua.

White’s statements reads as follows:

“Anderson Silva has been one of the greatest athletes this sport has ever seen. He has had a long and distinguished career in mixed martial arts. In his nine years with the UFC, Anderson has never tested positive for a banned substance. In light of this, we want to ensure that Anderson gets his due process and we will support him during this time. While this process plays out, Anderson will continue in his role as coach of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil. Of course we will continue to monitor the actions of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

We fully support the Commission’s out-of-competition drug testing program, which we have financed when requested over the past two years. Testing of this nature is important to help keep the sport clean. The director at the laboratory in Salt Lake City has now explained the timing of Anderson’s test results and why the Commission and the UFC did not receive the results until February 3, after the fight.

Once all the results have been made public and the Nevada State Athletic Commission has rendered its decision, we will respect the process and move forward accordingly.”

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