As reported by Athlon Sports, athletes prepare themselves to battle in combat sports how they see fit.
To address the issue of illegal activity, there has to be continuous enforcement and a sense of honor and fairness to uphold in the combat sporting world.
Following UFC 313, allegations of cheating have surfaced in the light heavyweight championship bout between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
In a recent interview with a Russian podcast, Ushatayka, Ankalaev’s coach Sukhrab Magomedov accused Pereira of “greasing” during the fight, even though Ankalaev claimed the victory by unanimous decision.