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Double trouble: UFC’s Hamdy Abdelwahab faces extended suspension after second anti-Doping violation

Double Trouble: UFC's Hamdy Abdelwahab Faces Extended Suspension After Second Anti-Doping ViolationFollowing his Octagon debut two summers prior, Egyptian grappling prospect, Hamdy Abdelwahab will be sidelined beyond this summer to…

Double Trouble: UFC's Hamdy Abdelwahab Faces Extended Suspension After Second Anti-Doping Violation

Following his Octagon debut two summers prior, Egyptian grappling prospect, Hamdy Abdelwahab will be sidelined beyond this summer to boot – receiving a second retroactive suspension after testing positive for another banned substanceamid his debut fight with Don’Tale Mayes – whilst serving his current suspension.

Abdelwahab, who made his anticipated debut in the Octagon back in July of 2022 in Texas, took on heavyweight veteran, Mayes over the course of three rounds on the preliminary card of UFC 277, initially landed a split decision win over the former, before the bout was official overturned to a ‘No Contest’.

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Providing a positive test sample for the banned substance, Metenolone – an anabolic agent, Hamdy Abdelwahab was struck with a two year retroactive suspension from USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency), and would be eligible to compete on July 30, 2024.

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However, following the expiry of his initial suspension, CSAD (Combat Sports Anti-Doping) – who are now partnered with UFC in place of USADA, released a statement confirming how Abdelwaheb had tested positive for the “exogenous testosterone” and would be banned further, leaving him unable to compete again in combat sports until January 30, 2025. 

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Before his move to the UFC, Abdelawahab had competed exclusively for both Gamebred FC – alongside Floridian-based promotion, Jorge Masvidal’s iKON FC, landing knockout wins in each of his first five professional mixed martial arts fights. 

A competitor at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Hamdy Abdelwahab finished 10th in Greco-Roman wrestling. 

Hamdy Abdelwahab criticized after second anti-doping violation

Receiving flak for his second indiscretion, Hamdy Abdelwahab has been the subject of criticizm on social media – with commenters urging the Cairo native to decide against competing in the UFC in the future.

“Yeah don’t come back,” A user on X posted.

“He just now accepted the punishment? Damn,” Another user posted. 

“Another guy who thinks he’s above the rules,” A user posted. “Six months off, maybe that’ll teach him some humility. And a supplement? Come on, you’re a fighter not a lab rat. Take responsibility for your mistakes, Hamdy.”

Olympic athlete and UFC newcomer Hamdy Abdelwahab handed two-year suspension by USADA

hamdy abdelwahabEgyptian mixed martial artist Hamdy Abdelwahab was recently handed a two-year suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Administration (USADA) for two failed drug tests (pre-fight and post-fight) where he tested positive for methenolone, and he was also caught potentially tampering with the test. As a result, Hamdy Abdelwahab’s split decision victory over Don’Tale Mayes in […]

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Egyptian mixed martial artist Hamdy Abdelwahab was recently handed a two-year suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Administration (USADA) for two failed drug tests (pre-fight and post-fight) where he tested positive for methenolone, and he was also caught potentially tampering with the test.

As a result, Hamdy Abdelwahab’s split decision victory over Don’Tale Mayes in his UFC debut has been overturned to a no contest, bringing his record from 6-0 to 5-0 (1 NC).

USADA made the following announcement regarding the situation:

“Abdelwahab did not declare the use of methenolone on his onboarding declaration forms and did not establish a compelling justification for his failure to do so. Based on USADA’s investigation, it was determined that Abdelwahab used the prohibited substance and knew of his obligation to declare it.

“The evidence constitutes a tampering violation in addition to the violation for his positive test for methenolone.”

Along with his two-year suspension, Abdelwahab will also be investigated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) for tampering with test results.

TDLR also made a statement following the positive test result:

“When a combative sports contestant in Texas tests positive for a banned substance, we place them on a 90-day suspension. If the contestant won the bout, we list the bout as ‘No Decision.’ We can also pursue an administrative penalty and a monetary penalty could also be issued against the contestant. This case has been referred to our Enforcement Division for further investigation.”

Leading up to his UFC debut in July of 2022, Hamdy Abdelwahab was 5-0 as a professional, having secured all five wins via knockout (all five wins under Jorge Masvidal promotions, Jorge Masvidal’s iKon FC & Gamebred Fighting Championships).

Abdelwahab is also a very accomplished Greco-Roman wrestler, having placed second in the Youth Olympic Games in 2010, as well as placing first in the Africa & Oceana Olympic Qualification Tournament.

Now the 30 year old will have to wait until he’s at least 32 years of age to compete again.

What will the heavyweight division even look like at the time Hamdy Abdelwahab is eligible to return?

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UFC Heavyweight Gets Fresh Suspension After Violating Anti-Doping Policy While Already Serving 2-Year Ban

A UFC heavyweight fighter is set to remain on the sidelines after violating the promotion’s anti-doping policy whilst already suspended. Hamdy Abdelwahab, an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestler-turned-mixed martial artist, made a successful Octagon debut on short notice at UFC 277 in July 2022. After moving to 5-0 with a win under Jorge Masvidal’s iKon FC banner, “The […]

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A UFC heavyweight fighter is set to remain on the sidelines after violating the promotion’s anti-doping policy whilst already suspended.

Hamdy Abdelwahab, an Egyptian Greco-Roman wrestler-turned-mixed martial artist, made a successful Octagon debut on short notice at UFC 277 in July 2022. After moving to 5-0 with a win under Jorge Masvidal’s iKon FC banner, “The Hammer” signed with the sport’s leading promotion and outpointed Don’Tale Mayes.

But that result was later overturned to a no contest after Abdelwahab received a two-year ban from USADA. That ruling was owing to positive tests for the anabolic agent metenolone and its metabolite prior to his UFC debut, in addition to a tampering violation for not disclosing the banned substance ahead of joining USADA’s program.

The Egyptian’s suspension ended on July 30, but that won’t mark an eligibility to compete once again…

UFC’s Abdelwahab Set For Extended Spell On Sidelines After New Suspension

This week, Combat Sports Anti Doping (CSAD) — which replaced USADA as the body overseeing the UFC’s anti-doping program this year — announced that Abdelwahab has accepted another sanction for his second violation.

In a statement, CSAD revealed that the UFC heavyweight tested positive for exogenous testosterone in three separate tests on March 23, May 3, and May 23 this year. With Abdelwahab not being informed of the first failure and the third branded a product of residual amounts left from the first two, the failures were treated as one violation.

It was also noted that the Egyptian fighter provided evidence of a tainted supplement, something he failed to do in relation to the 2022 test. Such a fact would ordinarily result in a three-month ban, but with Abdelwahab already serving a suspension at the time of the latest failures, he’s been slapped with a six-month sanction.

With that, the 31-year-old will be eligible to return to competition on January 30, 2025, two and a half years on from his UFC debut.

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