Earlier this week UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Silva admitted that he took illegal substances for his UFC 125 bout with Brandon Vera.
Silva then tried to cheat the system by covering up the drugs for his post-fight urine test, according to TSN. Here is a clip of their report
“I did so in an attempt to alter the results of the test and knowingly broke the rules of the Nevada Athletic Commission,” he said. “This was a terrible decision on my part for which I will be punished. I am prepared to accept this punishment, learn from it and move on.”
“I apologize to the commission, the UFC, Brandon Vera and the MMA fans.”
Silva’s win could be turned into a no contest.
He also faces losing his license to fight, a suspension and/or fine from the Nevada commission. A hearing is set for April 7.
While the failed test is troubling enough, what is more frustrating to me is the way Silva acted during the fight in question.
