In December it was announced that Cris Cyborg Justino had an anti-doping test flagged. She tested positive for spironolactone, which is prohibited, with a potential one-year suspension. However, Cyborg was by all indications legitimately taking it under the care of an MD, to recover from weight cutting.

Now her attorney Howard Jacobs reports she is applying for a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption.

“Just yesterday we submitted further details in response to the questions that were posed to us, and Cris appreciates they are giving her case a thorough review,” said Jacobs as transcribed by Brett Okamoto for ESPN. “We’re hoping to have a resolution soon.

“We’re encouraged by the questions they’ve asked. If these requests are not granted, you typically get a generic denial. This response was very focused on specific things they were asking for. So, it’s encouraging.”

Jacobs was not the only one expressing hope.

“It’s actually looking really good now,” said UFC president Dana White on the 5 Rounds Podcast. “Apparently, the three [medical conditions] she has is what this medicine is used for. It’s looking really good. It was looking bad for a minute, but now it’s looking better. We’re in a good place.”

Saturday sees the inaugural women’s featherweight title fight, with bantamweights Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie facing off. White is confident the winner will fight Justino.

“We’ll have to see, but why would you not want to face Cris Cyborg?” asked White. “Especially if you’re Holly, you’ve already held that title. You had 18 titles in boxing. If she could go in and beat Cris Cyborg, you know?”