Alexander Volkanovski's training buddy and fellow UFC fighter Dan Hooker claimed Islam Makhachev used a banned intravenous drip to rehydrate before UFC 284.
Makhachev beat Volkanovski in a unanimous decision at UFC 284 in Perth on Sunday afternoon, but there has been a wave of controversy and speculation about who should have won the bout.
Alexander Volkanovski lost his number one pound-for-pound ranking to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 in Perth on Sunday. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images The use of an intravenous drip is prohibited in the sport because it can help athletes mask the use of other prohibited substances.“IV infusions/injections are prohibited because they can enhance performance by increasing plasma volume levels, mask the use of a prohibited substance, and distort the values of the athlete's biological passport,” USADA’s website reads.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Islam Makhachev defeats Australian Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 in PerthRussian Islam Makhachev successfully defends his UFC lightweight title belt against Australian Alexander Volkanovski at Perth Arena after a fight that went five full rounds.
Read more »
Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski fails to wrestle second UFC title in epic boutVolkanovski loses unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in Perth. It is the Wollongong fighter’s first ever Octagon defeat
Read more »
Alex Volkanovski loses UFC 284 battle but the war is just beginningAlex Volkanovski might have come up short in his quest to become a two-weight UFC champion but his rivarly with Islam Makhachev is only just getting started.
Read more »
Feetham takes top fundraising job at Australian MuseumThe Gresham deputy chair is upbeat about the prospect for philanthropy in a year in which donors are predicted to tighten their belts.
Read more »
Australian code converts Jordan Mailata and Arryn Siposs to make history at Super BowlCode converts named to play for Philadelphia in Super Bowl tomorrow. Will they become the first Australians to have an onfield role in a Super Bowl win?
Read more »
Australian schools are falling behind in the international ‘talent race’NSW Shadow Water and Housing Minister Rose Jackson says Australia is not “winning” in the school international “talent race”. “I don’t know the best way to tell a student who’s failing at school you’re not doing well enough,” Ms Jackson told Sky News host Cory Bernardi. “There are too many kids that are falling behind at our schools, and I think we should just accept that and acknowledge more needs to be done ... international talent race, Australia isn’t winning.”
Read more »