Volkan Özdemir, former UFC light heavyweight title contender, has been handed a 16-month suspension after admitting to using EPO, a banned substance. The USADA’s decision marks a turning point in his already well-established career.
To remember:
- Volkan Özdemir suspended for 16 months for EPO doping, a substance that boosts red blood cell production.
- The fighter admitted to a medical error with serious consequences for his MMA career.
- A heavy decision from the USADA, which underscores the importance of anti-doping efforts in combat sports.