The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the details of the allegations filed against UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva (14-2), after a urine sample failed a drug test following his UFC 125 victory over Brandon Vera. The initial finding of the urine test proved to be an “invalid result.” NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer will ask the Commission to overturn the result of the win to a no-contest.
According to ESPN’s Josh Gross via Twitter (@JoshGrossESPN), Silva sample did not test positive for masking agents as it was inconsistent with human urine. Allegedly, the sample submitted was synthetic urine.
Silva submitted two samples to the NSAC, both of which resulted in the same results. The Brazilian is currently serving a temporary suspension until the upcoming hearing concerning the matter will be held on April 7.
Here are a list of the allegations that Silva now faces. Number 10 specifically talks about an “adulterated and/or substituted” urine sample.
4. On January 1, 2011, SILVA participated in a mixed martial arts contest in Las Vegas, Nevada, which he won by unanimous decision (the “Contest”). The Contest was conducted under the direction of the Commission.
5. Immediately before the Contest, on the same date, SILVA voluntarily submitted to urinalysis (the “Urinalysis”) and submitted a specimen for testing.
6. SILVA signed the Forensic Drug Testing Custody and Control Form, wherein he certified as follows: “I certify that I provided my specimen to the collector; that I have not adulterated it in any manner; each specimen bottle used was sealed with a tamper-evident seal in my presence; and that the information and numbers provided on this form and on the label affixed to each specimen bottle is correct.”
7. The Urinalysis reflects a Complete-Invalid Result indicating that the specimen submitted by SILVA is inconsistent with human urine. The results of the Urinalysis are reflected in the Toxicology Report, attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
8. The specimen submitted by SIVLA was also tested by the Sports Medicine Research & Testing Laboratory, which is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
9. The Test Report from the Sports Medicine Research & Testing Laboratory reflects that the specimen submitted by SILVA is inconsistent with human urine. The Test Report is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
10. SILVA submitted an adulterated and/or substituted specimen for testing for the Urinalysis.
HT: FightersOnlyMagazine.co.uk for the list of allegations directed at Silva.