UFC: Douglas Silva de Andrade Suspended Following Tainted Supplement Use
Briefly

Douglas Silva de Andrade, a UFC bantamweight since 2017, has been suspended for six months after testing positive for furosemide due to a tainted supplement. Following a drug test on February 14, 2025, he was pulled from his upcoming fight with John Castaneda. Although Andrade claimed he did not intentionally use the banned substance as it was not listed on the supplement label, the use of a non-approved supplement led to his suspension, backdated to February 28, 2025. The findings have also been sent to the Nevada State Athletic Commission for potential further sanctions.
Douglas Silva de Andrade received a six-month suspension for using a tainted supplement that tested positive for furosemide, violating UFC's Anti-Doping Policy.
Despite not intentionally cheating, Andrade is still suspended as the supplement was not on the UFC's approved list, highlighting the importance of verification.
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