Oktagon 66 Suffers Major Blow Due To Doping Violations
Briefly

Oktagon MMA announced on social media that French fighters Damien Lapilus and Anthony Salamone have been pulled from the upcoming fight card due to doping violations sanctioned by the French federation under WADA code. This change results in Lom-Ali Eskiev facing Wanderley Junior, and Kerim Engizek matching up against Kamil Oniszczuk instead of Salamone. Despite these withdrawals, the remainder of the fight card remains intact, with exciting bouts like Deniz Ilbay against Vladimir Lengal still scheduled after weigh-ins confirmed their participation.
Damien Lapilus and Anthony Salamone were suspended by the French federation due to doping violations, leading to their removal from the Oktagon 66 fight card.
Lom-Ali Eskiev is now set to face Wanderley Junior after his scheduled opponent Lapilus was pulled due to doping sanctions by the French federation.
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