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UFC Fighters Advised To Quit Marijuana To Avoid Stiff Fines
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 1:04pm | 530The fighters seeking to participate in UFC 298's Feb. 17 event at Honda Center in Anaheim, California could risk a $100 fine if testing positive over the allowed threshold for marijuana, according to an email obtained by MMA Fighting. California State Athletic Commission's rules find any positive...
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UFC Knocks Out Marijuana Ban: Major Shift In Professional Athlete Drug Policy
Friday, December 29, 2023 - 7:05pm | 560The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially removed marijuana from its list of banned substances for professional fighters. This move builds on a 2021 policy that largely shielded athletes from penalties for THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis. The change aligns the UFC with...