UFC fighter Thiago Alves to be suspended

by MMAmania.com on Jan 10, 2007 12:24 PM EST in UFC News

I just want to quickly pass along the latest update on the Thiago Alves (10-3) saga.

The UFC welterweight tested positive for an illegal diuretic prior to his victory over Tony DeSouza (10-3) at UFC 66. You can read more about that here and here.

According to FightNetwork.com, Alves will be temporarily suspended and possibly fined for his actions at a January 18 hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). The win over DeSouza could also be changed to a "No Contest" at that time.

Here's the full snip:

Recently cited for non-approved diuretic use by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, welterweight Thiago Alves will be temporarily suspended at a Jan. 18 hearing pending a formal meeting for disciplinary action. Alves earned a second round TKO stoppage over Tony DeSouza at Dec. 30's UFC 66, an outcome that could be adjusted to a "no contest" under the NSAC's jurisdiction. Alves' pre-fight urinaylsis results showed traces of spironolactone, a diuretic that can be utilized for weight-cutting and/or to mask steroids.

NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer says Alves has already contacted the Commission and admitted to the use for weight-cutting purposes. In addition to the potential "no contest" alteration, Alves faces a fine and/or suspension.

Bad news for the surging Brazilian -- this comes at a time when his stock was on the rise in the 170-pound division.

We'll keep you posted on the fallout from hearing on the 18th.

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by irishbeast on Feb 2, 2007 12:44 PM EST reply actions

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by gvoll on Feb 18, 2007 9:04 PM EST reply actions

i just seen an interview with alves on the fight network. he seems like a nice young man, but dude….if your going to discuss the pharmacology of a banned substance (spironolactone). don’t bull. the stuff about (it allows you to sweat) opposed to causing diuresis possibly going to ruin credibility.
much of what was said after the interview made it sound like alves has a degree of difficulty in making weight, and a likeing for carby foods. every fighter has weaknesses, every fighter has strengths, making weight is getting more and more out of proportion every decade. there no magic pills, and weakness is best conquered by facing it and dealing with it. what do you win by taking a pill when you just might be better of traing/eating differently or moving up a division……..

(feel free to comment) this is my first time commenting on the internet so i apologize if i broke any rules and for my maratime grammer)

by jef myers on Mar 25, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions