Dan Hooker alleges intense USADA scrutiny following Islam Makhachev accusations
UFC lightweight prospect Dan Hooker has made some serious allegations regarding Islam Makhachev, accusing him of cheating during his recent championship fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. Hooker claimed that Makhachev used intravenous (IV) to rehydrate after weighing in, which is strictly prohibited by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
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.
Appearing in a recent interview with AllStar, Hooker claimed that he has been subject to intense scrutiny by USADA, with agents knocking on his door at 6 am on two or three occasions over the last few weeks. He believes that this is not a coincidence and that the USADA is targeting him due to his allegations against Makhachev.
The Kiwi fighter said:
"Two-three knocks on my door at 6 am by USADA, over the last couple of weeks. And you think that's a coincidence? That ain't no coincidence, baby..."
Despite his concerns, Hooker is remaining tight-lipped about the situation, stating that he does not want to jeopardize his career. However, he did express frustration with USADA's tactics, stating that he has had almost 50 knocks on his door and that he believes everyone should be tested equally or that USADA should stop targeting him specifically.
"It's unsure, but you know, what I mean, it's like, on the same hand, I'm just gonna shut up and bite my tongue. It's like, brother, I almost had 50 knocks on my door... My opinion, either test everyone all the same, or stop knocking on my f***ing door..."
Check out Dan Hooker's interview below:
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev responds to Dan Hooker's accusation of I.V. usage
UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to accusations made by fellow fighter Dan Hooker regarding his alleged use of intravenous (I.V.) infusions.
Under the UFC's anti-doping program, athletes are prohibited from receiving I.V. infusions unless they are medically necessary and approved by the UFC's appointed physician. The limit for these infusions is set at 100ml, and any athlete found to have exceeded this limit without a medical exemption could face disciplinary action.
During a recent interview with Red Corner MMA, Makhachev refuted the allegations against him, stating that no official body had accused him of any wrongdoing. He also criticized those who made the accusations, calling Dan Hooker a "salty guy from Volkanovski's team" and insisting that there is no evidence to support their claims.
Makhachev went on to call for the UFC and athletic commission to take action against those making "unsubstantiated accusations" and emphasized that he follows the UFC's drug policy to the letter.
"No official body has accused me of anything, neither the UFC nor USADA. It's just a few salty guys from Volkanovski's team. [They are] accusing [me] with no proof. The UFC and the athletic commission should settle this and punish those who make such unsubstantiated accusations. I can't put I.V. because it's forbidden, I don't do that stuff."
Check out Islam Makhachev's interview in the video below [0:37 mark]: