UFC legend and former middleweight champion Anderson Silva has tested positive for anabolic steroids during a random out-of-competition test in the lead-up to his victory over Nick Diaz. Brazilian Silva, 39, regarded by many to be the best MMA fighter in history, was found to have Drostanolone metabolites in his system after tests administered by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on January 9, the UFC confirmed. His opponent Diaz will face a hearing on February 17, the UFC stated, after testing positive for marijuana metabolites after the same fight, won by a unanimous points decision as part of UFC 183 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Anderson Silva tested positive to Drostanolone metabolites on January 9
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UFC await results of Silva's January 19 out-of-competition testing
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Findings announced after Silva's win over Nick Diaz at UFC 183
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Diaz tested positive for marijuana metabolites after the same fight
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Diaz, twice banned for marijuana, faces a hearing on February 17
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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones entered rehab after testing positive for cocaine out of competition prior to win over Daniel Cormier
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