Islam Makhachev accused of cheating at UFC 284 – Manager responds

Islam Makhachev is the UFC lightweight champion. Photo via Twitter (UFC)

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defended his belt against featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski at this past weekend’s UFC 284 in Australia. After five tough rounds, the Dagestani stood as the winner via unanimous decision.

Now, however, fellow lightweight fighter Dan Hooker makes a serious accusation against Makhachev.

In a series of tweets, the Australian accused the lightweight champion of using intravenous (IV) therapy to replenish after the weigh-ins, which is illegal according to USADA rules.

“Dumb cunt thinks he can fly to Australia hire a nurse to give him an I.V and we won’t find out. Cheating dog,” Hooker tweeted.

Dumb cunt thinks he can fly to Australia hire a nurse to give him an I.V and we won’t find out. Cheating dog.

— Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) February 13, 2023

“He doesn’t cheat, he doesn’t win,” Hooker wrote.

He doesn’t cheat, he doesn’t win.

— Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) February 13, 2023

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Manager of Islam Makhachev responds

Makhachev’s co-manager, Rizvan Magomedov, issued a comment to MMA Junkie, denying the serious accusations.

“We all know this is completely BS. The guy is a loser. He’s salty and just looking for attention, and that’s it,” Magomedov said.

The Dagestani champion and Hooker fought at UFC 267 in October 2021. The Australian, who took the fight on short notice when Rafael dos Anjos, suffered an injury, was submitted early in the first round.

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