Gasanov Pulled from UFC Bout Over Banned Substance Found in Testing

Magomedrasul Gasanov was removed from his scheduled fight against Abubakar Vagaev after UFC flagged a substance found in his testing. According to sparring partner Ikram Aliskerov, Gasanov had disclosed all supplements taken over the prior six months and passed a subsequent test, but UFC required additional re-testing over a substance that lingers in the bloodstream. Aliskerov compared the situation to the meldonium cases that affected other fighters, suggesting the substance was a common supplement rather than a performance-enhancing drug.