- Joined
- Nov 12, 2014
- Messages
- 29,308
- Reaction score
- 3,147
Russian media are reporting that Alexander Volkov was pulled from his fight against Alistair Overeem due to a potential USADA violation.
https://matchtv.ru/boxing/matchtvne...tija_Volkova_s_turnira_UFC_v_Sankt_Peterburge
The reason for removing Russian heavyweight Alexander Volkov from the UFC tournament in St. Petersburg has become known. It has been revealed to "Match TV", the reason for removing the Russians from the tournament was the violation of the anti-doping promotion policy. Alexander Volkov was due to meet with Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC Fight Night 149 in St. Petersburg. He will be replaced by another Russian, Alexey Oleinik.
For his part, Volkov has said it is due to "Health problems that do not depend on my personally"
Hello! I would like to clarify the situation with the cancellation of my fight. To my great regret, my fight will not take place due to health problems that do not depend on me personally. A lot of effort was put in preparation for this fight, and I really wanted to please you with a beautiful duel, but not all in our hands. I do not give up, I am sure that soon you will see me in the octagon in better shape. Thank you all for your support!
If the reports are true, Volkov would be the 8th violation by a Russian athlete under the USADA program. There have been just 44 Russians in the UFC since the program started in 2015
Russia 8 violations from 44 fighters - 5.5 fighters per violation
Brazil 19/142 - 7.4 fighters per violation
Great Britain 3/40 - 13.33 fighters per violation
United States 26/452 - 17.38 fighters per violation
https://matchtv.ru/boxing/matchtvne...tija_Volkova_s_turnira_UFC_v_Sankt_Peterburge
The reason for removing Russian heavyweight Alexander Volkov from the UFC tournament in St. Petersburg has become known. It has been revealed to "Match TV", the reason for removing the Russians from the tournament was the violation of the anti-doping promotion policy. Alexander Volkov was due to meet with Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC Fight Night 149 in St. Petersburg. He will be replaced by another Russian, Alexey Oleinik.
For his part, Volkov has said it is due to "Health problems that do not depend on my personally"
Hello! I would like to clarify the situation with the cancellation of my fight. To my great regret, my fight will not take place due to health problems that do not depend on me personally. A lot of effort was put in preparation for this fight, and I really wanted to please you with a beautiful duel, but not all in our hands. I do not give up, I am sure that soon you will see me in the octagon in better shape. Thank you all for your support!
If the reports are true, Volkov would be the 8th violation by a Russian athlete under the USADA program. There have been just 44 Russians in the UFC since the program started in 2015
Russia 8 violations from 44 fighters - 5.5 fighters per violation
Brazil 19/142 - 7.4 fighters per violation
Great Britain 3/40 - 13.33 fighters per violation
United States 26/452 - 17.38 fighters per violation
Last edited:
