Volkan Oezdemir reveals he’s been suspended 16 months after making ‘the biggest mistake of my life’
UFC title contender Volkan Oezdemir faces a 16-month suspension following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug EPO.
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The brief
Volkan Oezdemir, a former UFC title challenger, has announced a 16-month suspension after testing positive for erythropoietin (EPO). Oezdemir characterized the incident as the biggest mistake of his life.
Coverage from outlets including Yahoo Sports, MMA Fighting, MMA Junkie, Sherdog, The Independent, and MMA Mania emphasizes Oezdemir's admission of using the banned substance. Reports highlight his history of high-profile bouts, noting his previous matchups against fighters such as Jiri Prochazka and Daniel Cormier.
Future developments will depend on any further administrative actions from regulatory bodies. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date the positive test occurred or the impact on Oezdemir's standing within the UFC roster.
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Quick answers
How long is the suspension for Volkan Oezdemir?
Oezdemir has announced a 16-month suspension.
What substance was found in the drug test?
The positive test was for EPO (erythropoietin).
Has Oezdemir addressed the failed test?
Yes, Oezdemir admitted to taking the substance and referred to the decision as the biggest mistake of his life.
Coverage (7)
- Busted! UFC title contender who fought everyone from Jiri to Daniel Cormier just popped for EPO Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- Volkan Oezdemir Admits Taking EPO, Announces UFC Suspension Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- UFC title challenger says he injected steroid and announces 16-month ban The Independent · 15h ago
- Busted! UFC title contender who fought everyone from Jiri to Daniel Cormier just popped for EPO MMA Mania · 15h ago
- Ex-title challenger Volkan Oezdemir announces failed drug test for EPO Sherdog · 15h ago
- Former UFC title challenger Volkan Oezdemir reveals positive EPO test MMA Junkie · 15h ago
- Volkan Oezdemir reveals he’s been suspended 16 months after making ‘the biggest mistake of my life’ MMA Fighting · 15h ago
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