White: Silva to still coach TUF Brazil
Despite the news that Anderson Silva has tested positive for a banned substance at UFC 183, Dana White has said he would keep his coaching position on TUF Brazil.
Despite the news that Anderson Silva has tested positive for a banned substance at UFC 183, Dana White has said he would keep his coaching position on TUF Brazil:
“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,” White said on Wednesday.
Silva made his own statement earlier on Wednesday, and added he would not be speaking publicly again about the matter until advised by his team.
“I’ve been competing in this sport for a very long time. This is my nineteenth fight in the UFC. I have been thoroughly tested many times and have never had a positive drug test,” Silva said. “I have not taken any performance enhancing drugs. My stance on drugs is, and will always be, the same. I’m an advocate for a clean sport.”
In the meantime, Silva is set to begin coaching the new season of “The Ultimate Fighter Brazil” opposite Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, and according to White, they will continue to allow him to participate on the reality show while he’s awaiting final judgment from the commission on his drug test and possibly punishment.
“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,” White said.