Islam Makhachev details health scare after Tsarukyan fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Islam Makhachev experienced a health scare following his fight with Arman Tsarukyan, which took place in 2019. After the bout, Makhachev felt unwell and took what he believed were activated charcoal pills at a teammate's suggestion. Later, he discovered he had ingested seven laxative pills, leading to an ambulance call when his condition worsened. Makhachev recovered for over a month, subsisting on milk and rice during his recuperation.
- •Makhachev fought Tsarukyan in 2019, winning by unanimous decision.
- •He suffered a health scare after taking the wrong pills.
- •Makhachev took seven laxative pills instead of activated charcoal.
- •An ambulance was called due to his worsening condition.
- •Recovery took over a month on a limited diet.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev recalls taking 'wrong pills' after Arman Tsarukyan fight
"Islam Makhachev had to call an ambulance after taking the wrong pills.
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