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Novitsky says UFC fighters can get 2-year suspensions if caught using IVs

Drug czar, Jeff Novitsky details the impending IV rehydration ban and the potential for harsh penalties if a fighter is determined to have broken the new rules.

On October 1st, UFC fighters will no longer have the luxury of rehydrating intravenously after a weigh-in, thanks to the UFC's partnership with USADA to facilitate their new anti-doping program. Anyone caught using IVs could face a suspension of up to two years for a first time violation. With the sheer volume of fighters that cut vast amounts of weight to maintain a size advantage, the sport will likely see some big changes in the divisions.