The UFC has issued an important reminder to fighters surrounding IV use. After UFC 284, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev was accused by fellow lightweight Dan Hooker of using intravenous (IV) therapy to rehydrate after weigh-ins for his main event championship bout against Alexander Volkanovski in Perth, Australia. Makhachev’s team denied Hooker’s claim, telling MMA Junkie the accusations were “completely BS.” However, the situation sparked conversations about IV use under the U.S.
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UFC issues anti-doping program IV rules reminder to fighters – MMA Junkie