USADA have relaxed their policy on marijuana use and this of course has caused the MMA community to react.
The news was greeted with glee among most people, although there is some skepticism as to how the Athletic Commissions will co-operate with this and if there will be sanctions still for using it in the United States.
USADA: marijuana is no longer a violation of anti-doping policy
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) January 14, 2021
Everyone: what took you guys so long https://t.co/SjdXdXJyHq
The Cannabis Fight Continues!
— The Mane Event (@EliasTheodorou) January 15, 2021
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Yesterday’s news regarding USADA’s “removal” of cannabis from the prohibited list in the UFC was a great 1st step. Here is a little breakdown of what this means vs. what my historic therapeutic use exemption means for me as an athlete AND patient. pic.twitter.com/ASUcP6dKDw
Updated post with the actual language of UFC/USADA changes. Note substances of abuse mean not just cannabis but also cocaine and narcotics. https://t.co/iEj5WRd6bu
— Erik Magraken (@erikmagraken) January 14, 2021
I bet this breaking news will make a lot of fighters & others very happy ------ #Repost @espnmma post
— Bruce Buffer (@brucebuffer) January 15, 2021
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The UFC has “essentially” struck marijuana as a punishable offense in its anti-doping policy. (via @marcraimondimma) pic.twitter.com/GlB3VWeqZE
I got the greatest birthday gift of all today, maybe 9 years late but still an amazing gift and one more thing my record is 10-3 bro pic.twitter.com/8WBMOH7fpt
— matthew riddle (@SuperKingofBros) January 14, 2021
Guys I’m sure you heard the news that now usada doesn’t regulate marijuana anymore. But if you fight in the US the athletic commission will still regulate marijuana and you can still get suspended and your win will be overturned.
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) January 14, 2021
Guys I’m sure you heard the news that now usada doesn’t regulate marijuana anymore. But if you fight in the US the athletic commission will still regulate marijuana and you can still get suspended and your win will be overturned.
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) January 14, 2021
The devil seems to be in the detail and a cautious optimism would be needed. It's a step in the right direction but fighters must be diligent still as to their consumption.
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