Ramazonbek Temirov - News & Rumors - UFC | FOX Sports

Dealt one-year suspension Temirov has been suspended one year retroactively for testing positive for trimetazidine, Nolan King of USA Today reports.

Impact Temirov was scheduled for a matchup against Asu Almabayev at UFC Abu Dhabi last July, but he was pulled from the fight a few weeks early for what, at the time, were undisclosed reasons. We now know that a positive drug test was to blame, and he'll spend a year on the sidelines as of his positive test. That puts Temirov in line for a return any time after July 5, 2026. Considering he was 2-0 to begin his UFC career, he may have a little more leeway in this kind of situation than most in terms of roster spot security.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UFC Abu Dhabi Temirov (undisclosed) is out for UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Temirov and Asu Almabayev were scheduled to fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26. On the former's part, that bout can no longer happen, and it is unclear when he can get back into the octagon. Almabayev will stay on the card and fight Jose Ochoa.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Almabayev in July Temirov will take on Asu Almabayev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Temirov will hope to continue his positive momentum as he will head into the bout riding an 11-fight win streak across promotions. The 28-year-old fighter from Uzbekistan will have to overcome a slight reach disadvantage against the older Almabayev. With Temirov's perfect 11-0 professional record in KO/TKO finishes combined with Almabayev's recent TKO defeat, "Temurlan" will likely be looking to use his stopping power to end this one early, though he will ahve to remain weary of Almabayev's attempts to get him on the ground, as the fighter from Kazakhstan holds an impressive 9-1 career record in submission finishes.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE