Russian MMA promoter opens up on Sharapova doping scandal

The founder of PRO FC in Russia spoke openly about Meldonium/Mildronate, the substance that Maria Sharapova tested positive for at the Australian Open, and whether it should be banned in sports.

Last week, former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova caught the sporting work by surprise when she announced that she had tested positive for Meldonium at this year's Australian Open. The tennis sensation's test result kickstarted an avalanche of positive tests for the same substance in Russian athletes from various sports.

The tests results came at such an overwhelming number that the World Anti-Doping Agency announced that there have been 99 positive tests for Meldonium since the substance was banned on…