Danylo Voievodkin, the winner of the 2024 Contender Series, faces a two-year suspension from the UFC after testing positive for meldonium, a substance linked to doping scandals in sports. Despite his promising career with an undefeated record of 7-0, Voievodkin’s anticipated UFC debut is now uncertain. The violation occurred in an out-of-competition test collected in October 2024, leading to a full suspension with no mitigating factors. Meldonium was previously involved in a widespread doping issue affecting numerous athletes, particularly from Russia, raising concerns about fairness in competition.
Danylo Voievodkin has received a two-year suspension from UFC after testing positive for meldonium, impacting his anticipated debut following Contender Series success.
Voievodkin, who tested positive for meldonium, faces a suspension that confirms the rigorous enforcement of anti-doping protocols within the UFC's framework.
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