Priscilla Cachoeira Gomes da Silva accepts the punishment for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy

Cachoeira, 31, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and its metabolites chlorothiazide and 4-amino-6-chloro-1,3-benzenesulfonamide (ACB) after a urine sample submitted on October 12, 2019 outside of the competition. These substances are substances that are specified in the class of diuretics and masking agents, and are prohibited at any time within the framework of the UFC anti-doping policy, which has approved the list of prohibitions of the World Anti-Doping Agency. ,

During the USADA investigation into the circumstances of the positive test, Cachoeira provided evidence that the banned substance found in her sample came from a blood pressure medication administered by her parents in response to the symptoms she found. Feeling Cachoeira did not apply for or requested approval for the therapeutic use required to authorize the use of a prohibited substance in sports. Depending on the specific circumstances, the USADA determined that a reduced sentence was appropriate.

Cachoeira's four-month ban began on October 12, 2019, when his positive sample was taken.

The USADA organizes an independent anti-doping program for all UFC athletes throughout the year. USADA is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization whose sole mission is to maintain the integrity of competition, to inspire real sports, and to protect the rights of clean athletes. To help UFC athletes and their support team members understand the rules that apply to them, the USADA provides full instructions on the UFC Anti-Doping Program website ( https://UFC.USADA.org ) to those who are prohibited from testing Processes and substances, how to get permission to use the necessary medicines and the risks and dangers of taking supplements and drugs to improve leisure and performance.

In addition, the agency manages the direct drug reference online ( https://UFC.GlobalDRO.com ), organizes training sessions and proactively distributes numerous training materials such as the list of prohibitions and wallet cards that are easy to see. and regular warnings from athletes. Many athletic resources are available in multiple languages, including Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean, and Japanese.

In addition to education and evidence, strong anti-doping programs enable advice and complainants to be investigated. The USADA offers several ways to report substance abuse that improve sports performance, protect clean athletes, and promote clean competition. Each trick can in USADA Clean Game Cheat Center via e-mail to playclean@usada.org , by phone at 1 877 Clean Game (1-877-752-9253) or by e-mail reported .

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