“I've never used anything and this time was no different,” Bezerra told Sherdog.com. “I already did seven fights in the UFC and always made weight; I'm totally professional upon that. I've trained hard and even being hurt I kept my weight under control. I’m going to ask for a second test, and, as always, I'm available in case UFC wants to do any other tests on me. I'm already talking with my doctors, my team and nutritionist.”
While hydrochlorothiazide is not classified as a performance-enhancing drug by the World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA considers it a “specified substance” due to its ability to mask the presence of PEDs.
All of the other fighters that participated on May 30’s card tested clean.
Editor's Note: This item was updated at 1:58 p.m. ET to include a comment from Bezerra, and again at 5:51 p.m. ET to correct information regarding the Brazilian's fight camp affiliation.