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Anderson Silva Defense Cites 'Tainted' Sexual Performance Drug for Positive Test

The attorney of Anderson Silva will claim a “tainted” sexual performance medication was the reason he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs, with the MMA star set to stand in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday.

Silva tested positive for banned substances before and after his bout against Nick Diaz at UFC 183 in January. As noted by Damon Martin of Fox Sports, Drostanolone was found in the fighter’s system on two separate occasions while another anabolic steroid, Androstane, was also discovered in a separate test

Silva will stand before the Commission on Thursday.