White says Cyborg’s USADA case is ‘looking better’, expects her to fight for UFC belt soon

Cris Cyborg failed a drug test last December, which was for Spironolactone as her camp disclosed. According to the long time dominant featherweight, the drug was prescribed to treat issues stemming from recent tough weight cuts she had. She also noted that she was “calm” because there’s “nothing bad” and USADA has been speaking to her doctor about it.

Dana White has since given an update on her case, saying things are indeed looking up for Cyborg.

“We (created the 145-pound division) because Cyborg was freaking out and didn’t want to make 135 or 140. So we pulled the trigger. Then the stuff goes down with her and USADA, which is looking really good now by the way,” White said during an appearance on ESPN’s 5ive Rounds podcast (transcribed by MMA Weekly).

I'm still confused as to how aldactone is considered a PED. Is it more because it is a mild diuretic and can therefore mask other PEDs? It would seem like a really stupid (not to mention more expensive and difficult to obtain as it is a controlled substance) way to mask PED use since it is an antiandrogen, meaning that it actually has the effect of reducing testosterone production. It's actually commonly used as hormone therapy for men transitioning to women. Not to mention, it's not a very effective diuretic, there are over the counter diuretics that work better and would not have the same negative consequences of using aldactone.