MMA fighters react on Twitter to Anderson Silva's failed UFC 183 pre-fight drug test

Anderson Silva may not have wanted to tarnish his legacy, but after the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) revealed "The Spider" had tested positive for two banned substances in an out-of-competition test conducted on Jan. 9, 2015, it will be quite difficult to rectify his image.

Silva tested positive for drostanolone and androstane more than three weeks out from his UFC 183 main event match against Nick Diaz on Jan. 31, 2015, and yet "The Spider" was still allowed to compete at the pay-per-view (PPV) because the NSAC got the test results late.

"The Spider" has denied using anabolic steroids in a recent statement through his doctor Marcio Tannure, but the damage has already been done.

Here is what MMA fighters had to say on Twitter following the breaking news yesterday:

Let em juice! They'll have to live with them damn raisen balls and explain that to their wives, husband, and kids!

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 4, 2015

It sucks man. I had a bad shoulder tear, did rehab, and didn't use any PEDS. Tempted, but didnt, chose the clean route. THC isnt a PED to me

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 4, 2015

Is it just me, or does it seem like people are getting popped all over the place? These drug tests are gonna start keeping people honest!

— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) February 4, 2015

Only thing I am testing positive for is Pasta or Cheese.

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) February 4, 2015

I'd be 16-0 if testing was offered for everyone during camps and at fight time ☕️

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 4, 2015

Lastly fighters please clean up the sport. Let's not make this like MLB where all the stars were getting popped and killed the sport!

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 4, 2015

Wow both Silva and Diaz fail drug tests!!! Re @KevinI

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) February 4, 2015

I have said that there is a major problem in our sport. It breaks my heart that the greatest of all times succumbed to the pressure. #PED

— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) February 4, 2015

Sad that Anderson silva tested positive for steroids. Although in hindsight, I'm not surprised. I'm too naive. #any1notcheatingbesidesme

— michael (@bisping) February 4, 2015

Positively not taking shit. Everyone testing +. #fightclean

— Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) February 4, 2015

We're Silva's test results known by the commission and UFC before the fight? If so, why was he allowed to compete?

— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) February 4, 2015

More disappointment in #mma

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 4, 2015

All fighters should follow the rules if they wanna be a pro-fighter but #PED's = way worse than prescribed or recreational marijuana use.

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 4, 2015

http://t.co/2B1kSqXXyL this can't be true

— jimi manuwa (@POSTERBOYJM) February 4, 2015

I really don't feel that Silva has been using throughout his career. I'm sure it would have just been to rebuild from his injury. Thoughts?

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) February 4, 2015

WoW! @ufc has a lot of explaining to do. #SAD day in the ufc world. Crazy how Dana can control if they fight or not.The mighty dollar! LOL

— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) February 4, 2015

Silva vs. Diaz pic.twitter.com/rwm3bkwJwA

— Cathal Pendred (@PendredMMA) February 4, 2015

I might be FILTHY but I guarantee I am CLEAN as fuck when it comes to PEDs.

— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) February 4, 2015

Man....... When is everyone gonna learn? #YourPissWontLieForYou

— Ricardo Lamas (@RicardoLamasMMA) February 4, 2015

Say it ain't so @SpiderAnderson roids?! @nickdiaz209 and weed not a shock but spider roids say it ain't true please smh

— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) February 4, 2015

Why is everyone's mind blown by Anderson on the needle? When was the last time a man broke his leg & magically healed in record time.

— Bigslow (@LukeBarnatt) February 4, 2015