Magomedrasul Gasanov was removed from his scheduled fight against Abubakar Vagaev after a substance in his system raised concerns with the UFC. According to Gasanov's training partner Ikram Aliskerov, Gasanov's recent tests came back clean but a previously used substance — described as one that lingers in the bloodstream for an extended period — prompted the UFC to request further testing, ultimately leading to the fight's cancellation.
Magomedrasul Gasanov has been pulled from his scheduled matchup against Abubakar Vagaev after a substance detected in his system prompted the UFC to intervene, leading to the fight's cancellation.
According to Gasanov's training partner Ikram Aliskerov, Gasanov's most recent drug tests came back clean. However, a previously used substance — one described as remaining detectable in the bloodstream for an extended period — raised enough concern with the UFC that the organization requested additional testing. That process ultimately resulted in the bout being called off entirely.
Why it matters
- The cancellation removes what would have been a notable matchup, leaving Vagaev without an opponent.
- The situation highlights how residual traces of certain substances can trigger scrutiny even when current tests return negative results.
- Further testing may determine whether Gasanov faces any formal proceedings or is cleared to compete in the near future.
No fighter records or rankings data was available for either Gasanov or Vagaev at the time of publication. The UFC has not issued an official public statement on the matter, and no formal sanction has been confirmed. The account of events comes solely from Aliskerov's characterization of the situation.
