In case you missed it, Tim Sylvia just released a statement a day or two ago admitting that he had taken a banned substance after the NSAC revealed that he had tested positive for steroids. Here is today’s official release from the UFC regarding the matter:
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP STATEMENT CONCERNING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TIM SYLVIA
LAS VEGAS, October 8, 2003. Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, today made the following statement concerning UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia:
“We are very disappointed that the lab tests came back and showed that he used steroids. We fully support Tim in his efforts to respond to these charges and to work with the Nevada State Athletic Commission to come to a fair and just resolution. We also fully support the NSAC in whatever its judgement might be.”