Islam Makhachev News
How USADA ruled 'No Fault' for Islam Makhachev's Anti-Doping Policy Violation
Russell Ess - July 27, 2016
On Wednesday, USADA released a statement that Islam Makhachev was ruled with a ‘No Fault’ for his Meldonium Anti-Doping Policy Violation. Makhachev tested positive for the prohibited substance Meldonium, “which was determined to have been ingested by him without fault or negligence.”
New details emerge regarding why Islam Makhachev failed drug test
bjpenndotcom - April 15, 2016
News broke Friday afternoon that UFC on FOX 19 fighter Islam Makhachev had been pulled from his UFC on FOX 19 fight with Drew Dober after it was discovered that he had Meldonium in his system. The UFC issued a statement regarding the situation, which also revealed that Meldonium was only placed on the WADA banned substance list as of January 1st.
UFC issues statement on Islam Makhachev being pulled from UFC on FOX 19
bjpenndotcom - April 15, 2016
Friday afternoon news broke that Islam Makhachev had been pulled from his UFC on FOX 19 scrap with Drew Dober on Saturday in Tampa after it was discovered that he had used a banned substance. The UFC promptly released a statement on the situation via UFC.com which read:
UFC on FOX 19 fight reportedly cancelled with less than 24 hours to fight
bjpenndotcom - April 15, 2016
Earlier this week news broke that Lyoto Machida had been pulled from his UFC on FOX 19 scrap with Dan Henderson after admitting to using banned substances during a random out-of-competition drug test. Now, with less than 24 hours until fight night, Islam Makhachev has been reportedly pulled from his fight with Drew Dober after he was flagged for using banned substances as well.