Unfortunate news for one of the top contenders in the UFC women’s bantamweight division as Mayra Bueno Silva has revealed that she failed a drug test she took the week of her fight against Holly Holm in July.
Silva posted the news to her Instagram.
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“To all my fans,
It is with deep regreat that I have to announce I failed a drug test that I took the week of my fight against Holly Holm. I want to begin by saying that I have never in my life taken a substance to enhance my ability in or outside the cage. I have tested positive for a substance that is consistent with the prescription medication I take for my ADHD. I have been dealing with this disorder my entire life and it affects me in a multitude of ways.
I have provided a plethora of documents and explanations to USADA and the Nevada State Commission detailing the disorder, the effects of the disorder on my daily life and my decision making in the ingestion of the prescription medicine. I am fully cooperating with USADA, the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the UFC to make sure that all information is available and I fully acknowledge the presence of the substance in my system. I discontinued this medication at the beginning of fight week, like I always have in the past. So while it appeared in a small amount in my system, I am told by experts that it would not have an affect on my in-competition performance at that level.
Please before you make any judgements understand that I have been dealing with this my whole life and I am devastated that this has happened in my career.
I look forward to coming to a resolution and putting this behind me. I look forward to fighting again for the best organization in the world. I am the next champion and I am ready to fight!”
Silva (11-2) is coming off a submission victory over Holm in July, and is currently on a 4-fight win streak. She is considered one of the top contenders at 135-pounds.
