Mixed Martial Arts Commentary and Doping Claims Involving Makhachev, Nurmagomedov, and Green
A mixed martial arts athlete responded to comments made by American fighter Bobby Green, who accused Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov of doping. The response, attributed to Vasievsky, was quoted as saying: “Match TV.”
According to Vasievsky, Green’s remarks about a mosque were irrelevant to the sport. He noted that before fights, Islam Makhachev attends weigh-ins, participates in media day activities, and takes part in press conferences. During these times, officials from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency have the chance to collect samples. Vasievsky characterized the accusations as nonsense and added that if Islam were competing in the United States, questions might differ given the access restrictions that sometimes apply there.
Green previously faced Makhachev in February 2022, a bout won by the Russian by technical knockout. Following the fight, Green claimed that his opponent was doping. He asserted that Makhachev had told him he was given vitamins at school, and Green interpreted this as steroids being involved.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) suspended Green from competition in the autumn of 2022 after an out-of-competition drug test on May 16 detected anabolic steroids. Because Green cooperated with the investigation, his suspension was reduced to six months.
Earlier, Khabib Nurmagomedov had stated that Green, who accused others of doping, was lacking in judgment. The exchange underscores ongoing debates about doping allegations within the sport and the role of testing authorities in maintaining competitive fairness.
These developments highlight how doping discussions can become intertwined with pre-fight routines, public statements, and regulatory actions. The sport’s community continues to watch how institutions enforce rules, how athletes respond to accusations, and how media narratives shape perceptions of fairness and performance. The broader context includes ongoing evaluations of testing protocols, athletes’ transparency about supplements, and the evolving standards used by governing bodies to verify compliance with anti-doping rules. In all cases, the aim remains a clean and competitive arena where achievements are earned through training, discipline, and verified performance enhancements that comply with established guidelines. Attribution for reported statements and dates is provided by contemporary coverage from major outlets.
Note: The above summary reflects publicly reported statements and regulatory actions through the cited period. It presents perspectives from involved athletes and from anti-doping authorities, alongside the outcome of formal investigations. Further context and updates should be consulted from official releases and ongoing reporting.
Citations: Source reporting on fight results and USADA actions, including statements cited from Vasievsky and statements attributed to Green and Nurmagomedov, provide the basis for the chronology and conclusions described above.