‘Cheating dog’ — Islam Makhachev accused of breaking rules at UFC 284 by lightweight rival

On Saturday evening Islam Makhachev secured his spot as number-one on the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings due to an in depth, although nonetheless spectacular, choice win over Alexander Volkanovski. The win additionally noticed him defend his UFC light-weight title for the primary time.

Somebody who was not impressed by Makhachev’s win is Dan ‘The Hangman’ Hooker, a teammate of Volkanovski’s over at Metropolis Kickboxing. Hooker, who at present sits eleventh within the light-weight rankings, accused Makhachev of utilizing an unlawful rehydration technique forward of this weekend’s large struggle.

“Thinks he can fly to Australia rent a nurse to offer him an I.V [sic] and we received’t discover out,” wrote Hooker. “Dishonest canine.”

Hooker would later add extra tweets accusing Makhachev of dishonest.

The US Anti-Doping Company (USADA) banned the usage of IVs by UFC athletes in 2019. Previous to that it was widespread practise for fighters to make use of IV infusions to rehydrate their our bodies after slicing weight.

The present USADA rule on IVs (accessible right here: IV-Athlete-Data.pdf) states the next:

All IV infusions and/or injections of greater than 100 mL (~6.8 tablespoons) per 12- hour interval are prohibited always, each in and out-of-competition, aside from these legitimately obtained in our out-of-competition in the midst of hospital remedies, surgical procedures, scientific diagnostic investigations, and/or these obtained which are decided to be medically-justified and inside the usual of care by a licensed doctor and administered by a licensed medical skilled, with out an permitted Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).

USADA claims the IV rule is “designed to guard clear sport and athlete well being and security”. USADA additionally notes that IVs can be utilized to have an effect on blood and urine check outcomes for some banned substances.

In April 2016 USADA introduced that Makhachev had examined optimistic for the banned substance meldonium, a well-liked coronary heart treatment that will increase blood circulation. Meldonium was added as a banned substance on January 1, 2016. In a listening to USADA cleared Makhachev of any unsuitable doing and selected to not levy a suspension in opposition to him. At the moment Makhachev mentioned he took the substance after a coronary heart process he had in 2015,

Aside from that incident, Makhachev has not examined optimistic for another banned substances or procedures throughout his UFC tenure.

Will Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski struggle once more?

After the shut struggle, which result in a unanimous choice win for Makhachev, each fighters have expressed a need to struggle a second time. Nevertheless, Volkanovski—who at present holds the UFC featherweight title—has additionally acknowledged a need to unify his belt, which might require a struggle versus not too long ago topped interim champion Yair Rodriguez.

In regards to the writer: Tim Bissell is a author, editor and deputy web site supervisor for Bloody Elbow. He has coated fight sports activities since 2015. Tim covers information and occasions and has additionally written longform and investigative items. (full bio)