Elizeu Zaleski seeks to fight Gunnar Nelson or Neil Magny in UFC Vegas 74 following what he deems to be an unjust doping suspension

After a one-year doping suspension that Elizeu Zaleski considers “unfair,” he is finally returning to the UFC octagon on Saturday to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov, and he is determined to let out all his pent-up frustration on the Russian fighter. Zaleski was preparing to battle Mounir Lazzez in April 2022 when he was caught by an out-of-competition drug test administered by the United States Anti-Doping Agency … Continue reading Elizeu Zaleski seeks to fight Gunnar Nelson or Neil Magny in UFC Vegas 74 following what he deems to be an unjust doping suspension

Elizeu Zaleski makes a comeback from suspension against Abubakar Nurmagomedov in UFC Vegas 74

Elizeu Zaleski will make his long-awaited return to the cage after a 20-month hiatus when he faces Abubakar Nurmagomedov at UFC Vegas 74. According to MMA Fighting, Cristiano Marcello, Zaleski’s coach, confirmed the news following a report by Canal Encarada. Zaleski’s suspension was due to testing positive for ostarine in 2022, which prompted a one-year USADA suspension and a nine-month ban by the Nevada Athletic … Continue reading Elizeu Zaleski makes a comeback from suspension against Abubakar Nurmagomedov in UFC Vegas 74

Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov reacts to NSAC’s decision to reduce his training partners suspensions

Today, The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) reduced the suspension sentences of Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov, Khabib’s training partners, who were involved in the post fight brawl at UFC 229 when Khabib defeated Conor McGregor via submission. Post the news from NSAC today, Khabib Nurmagomedov took to instagram to share his thoughts on NSAC’s decision. Here’s the post and translation: “OFFICIALThe Nevada State Athletic … Continue reading Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov reacts to NSAC’s decision to reduce his training partners suspensions

NSAC reduces suspension sentences of Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov (Khabib’s training partners)

The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has approved reduction in the suspension sentences of Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov, both Khabib Nurmagomedov’s training partners, by 35 days. However, they are required to complete community service of ten hours. Talking to MMA Junkie NSAC Director Bob Bennett said: “Provided it is significant and productive for the youth, upon my approval and recommendation to the commission, the … Continue reading NSAC reduces suspension sentences of Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov (Khabib’s training partners)